Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

lacking funds

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

clothing in general

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

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

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

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

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

and nothing more

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

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

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

the act of departing

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

in a giddy light-headed manner

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading GRIZEL'S JOURNEY Nothing could have been less expected.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

only a very short time before

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the beginning of May its leaves had lost something of their greenness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading The plant seemed to be hesitating, but she coaxed it over the hill, and since then it had scarcely needed her hand; almost light-headedly it hurried into its summer clothes, and new buds broke out on it, like smiles, at the fascinating thought that there was to be a to-morrow.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

at the time that

From this reading Grizel's plant had never been so brave in its little life when suddenly it turned back.

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

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That was the day on which Elspeth and David were leaving for a fortnight's holiday with his relatives by the sea; for Elspeth needed and was getting special devotion just now, and Grizel knew why.