Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

a deep yellow color

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

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

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

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give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

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From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

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domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

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

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

From this reading May had come.

something used to beautify

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

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From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

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having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

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From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

acknowledged as a supposition

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plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

From this reading May had come.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

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

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capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May had come.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

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a form of address for a man

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

a fundamental principle or practice

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From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

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From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

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From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

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

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

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given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

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

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

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

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

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

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a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

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a malicious woman with a fierce temper

From this reading Vixen, though not particularly fond of school-feasts, had promised to assist at this one.

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

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

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

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the Red King was slain.

Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)

From this reading Whitsuntide was close at hand, and good Mr. Scobel had given up his mind to church decoration, and the entertainment of his school-children with tea and buns in that delightful valley, where an iron monument, a little less artistic than a pillar post-office marks the spot where the Red King fell.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The red glow of the beech-branches had changed to a tender green; the oaks were amber; the winding forest-paths, the deep inaccessible glades where the cattle led such a happy life, were blue with dog-violets and golden with primroses.