Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

in addition

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

on or to one side

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THE LOST CHILD.

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From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading OCTOBER was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading OCTOBER was drawing to a close.

causing dejection

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

divisible by two

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

possessive form of “god” — 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 "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a strong current of air

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

a large number or amount

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST CHILD.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

held dear

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

in name only

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading OCTOBER was drawing to a close.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

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

From this reading THE LOST CHILD.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

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

From this reading OCTOBER was drawing to a close.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

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

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading OCTOBER was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"

during the time that

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Baby and nurse had come out also; and for a while even her loved book was put aside whilst Prissy took her little sister in her arms and carried her up and down.

which person or people

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

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

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bright-tinted leaves were falling with every gust of wind; but the air was pleasant, and Priscilla Warner had taken her book into the garden to enjoy it in quiet, nominally taking charge of little Claude, who was amusing himself gathering the leaves into heaps.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Is there in God's world so drear a place Where the loud bitter cry is raised in vain— Where tears of penance come too late for grace, As on the uprooted flower the genial rain?"