Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

free from clouds

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

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

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

and nothing more

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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 WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

above and across; more than

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

flowing profusely

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I had been busy since the early morning, and felt I had fairly earned a little rest.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

not in physical motion

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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 Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

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

From this reading The room that was still called mine had a side-window looking over the Park.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

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From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading May was wearing her choicest smiles on the eve of Sara's wedding-day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.

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

From this reading Down below carriages were passing and repassing; a detachment of hussars trotted past; people were pouring out from the Albert Hall,--some afternoon concert was just over; the children were playing as usual on the grass; the soft evening shadows were creeping up between the trees; the sky was blue and cloudless.

at the time that

From this reading WEDDING-CHIMES When we had finished the flowers and brought in Aunt Philippa to see the effect, I left the others and went up to my room.