Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

for the reason that

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

put or send forth

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

one or the other of two

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

and nothing more

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

immediately past

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

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

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

without good reason

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

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

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

on one occasion

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

above and across; more than

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

covered with growing plants

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

a course of conduct

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

plural of “petunia” — any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

past form of “procrastinate” — postpone doing what one should be doing

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

growing from seed dispersed by natural agency such as wind or birds

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

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

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

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

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

on that

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

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

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading A trodden path there was in and out the bushes, although not the straight original one, and by following it Alec gained the open space before the house.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

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

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Here self-sown magenta petunias made banks of colour against the old brick walls, and the evening light, just turning rosy, fell thereon.

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

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

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

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.

at the time that

From this reading When Alec Trenholme had had the key of the Harmon house in his possession some days, he went one evening, beguiled by the charm of the weather and by curiosity, for the first time into the Harmon garden.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The path up to the house was lightly barred by the wild vine, that, climbing on overgrown shrubs on either side, had more than once cast its tendrils across.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wished to look over the rooms that were of some interest to him because of one of their late inmates, and having procrastinated, he thought to carry out his intention now, in the last hour before darkness came on, in order to return the key that night.