Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

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

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

come together

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

abounding in grass

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

become covered with mist

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

wetness caused by water

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

new

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

providing privacy or seclusion

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Around them the singing of the birds, the cooing of the cushat doves and the buzzing of the bees, mingled in dreamy cadence.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

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

From this reading "Upon the strength of the letter from the emperor, the vicomte took the responsibility of allowing us to depart," explained the fool.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

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

From this reading Behind them the chateau was slowly fading from view; the town had already disappeared.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading On each side stretched the plain which, washed by recent heavy rains, was now spangled with new-grown flowers; here, far apart in sequestered beauty; there, clustering companionably in a mass of color.

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

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ENCOUNTER AT THE BRIDGE Some part of the interview with the commandant which had resulted in their release the jester told his companion as they sped down the sloping plain in the early silvery light which transformed the dew-drops and grassy moisture into veils of mist.