Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

later than; following

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

plural of “arcade” — a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

make a strident sound

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

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

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

divisible by two

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

set up or found

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

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

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

possessive form of “muller” — Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

an insignificant place

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a course of conduct

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

the first light of day

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

up to a particular time

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

male cat

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

in the direction of

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

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

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading He made a step forward out of the cutting blast into the narrow entry, and began to ask, 'Is Miss Ward here?

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

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

at the time that

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

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

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

a Caucasian

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

belonging to which person

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

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From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Winter had completely set in; and when he at length arrived at Winiamac, he found that a sleigh was a far readier mode of conveyance to Massissauga than the wagons used in summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His drive, through the white cathedral-like arcades of forest, hung with transparent icicles, and with the deep blue sky above, becoming orange towards the west, was enjoyable; and even Massissauga itself, when its skeleton trees were like their neighbours, embellished by the pure snowy covering, looked less forlorn than when their death contrasted with the exuberant life around.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He stopped at the hotel, left his baggage there, and after undergoing a catechism on his personal affairs, was directed to Mr. Muller's house, and made his way up its hard-trodden path of snow, towards the green door, at which he knocked two or three times before it was opened by a woman, whose hair and freckled skin were tinted nowhere but in Ireland.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Till now the dark was worn, and overhead The lights of sunset and of sunrise mixed.--TENNYSON At New York, Tom wrote a short letter to announce his safe arrival, and then pushed on by railway into Indiana.