Chapter X

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

any seed plant yielding balsam

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

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From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

obtain

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

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

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

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From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

poorly stated or described

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

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From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

in the near future

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

the season of growth

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

make square

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

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

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading _Around the Embers of the Dying Fire._ Spring had come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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 The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

a shaky motion

From this reading The glorious old fire felt the sun's power and shuddered, trembling with an ill-defined fear.

hard to endure

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

a Caucasian

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

which person or people

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading From an open window--Mac had thrown it wide--came a breath of summer air, telling of green fields and fleecy clouds; of lappings about the bows of canoes; of balsam beds under bark slants; of white scoured decks and dancing waves; of queer cafes under cool arched trees and snowy peaks against the blue.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

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

From this reading The eager sun, who had been trying all winter to gain the corner of Mac's studio window, had finally carried the sash and grimy pane by assault: its beams were now basking on the Daghestan rug in full defiance of the smouldering coals crouching half-dead in their bed of ashes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.

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

From this reading The trees in the old Square were tuneful with impatient birds ready to move in and begin housekeeping as soon as the buds poked their yellow heads out of their nestings of bark.