Chapter IV

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

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

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

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

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

placed crosswise

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

the first light of day

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

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

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

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 passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

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

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

be amazed at

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

and nothing more

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

a course of conduct

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a coniferous tree

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

express in words

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

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

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

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

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.

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

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

which person or people

From this reading Here too was gorse ablaze with the fire of God, and on the top-most twig of a larch, outlined against the sky, was a thrush, a-quiver with a passion of song, telling a marvellous secret of the heart of things, as only those can tell who do not understand the uttermost meaning of their speech.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wanted a quiet place in which to think; he had brought with him, in his knapsack, bread and cheese and apples,――enough food for two days.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He walked down a turf path, climbed a gate, walked through two straight pine avenues, and gained the “open forest,” a great silent glade solemn and wonderful in the breathless waiting of dawn.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He passed the mailcart and crossed the bridge; then he reached the woods and left the road.

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

From this reading Here companies of rabbits were feeding; here were huge spring-flushed oaks, twisted thorns, delicate birches glowing with the marvel of young leafage.