Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

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

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

plural of “angler” — a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

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

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

completely unclothed

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

for a short time

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

a social unit living together

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

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

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

the force of workers available

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading It was mid-day.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

any competition

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

mount again

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

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

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

a small stream

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

deplete

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky was overcast, as Darrell had predicted, but the rain did not yet fall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

having a supporting base

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

carry out

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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 The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

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

From this reading It was mid-day.

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

From this reading The boy and his new friend were standing apart, as becomes silent anglers, on the banks of a narrow brawling rivulet, running through green pastures, half a mile from the house.

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

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet to the branch the most bare will green leaves return, so long as the sap can remount to the branch from the root; but the branch which has ceased to take life from the root--hang it high, hang it low--is a prey to the wind and the woodman.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The annals of empire are briefly chronicled in family records brought down to the present day, showing that the race of men is indeed "like leaves on trees, now green in youth, now withering on the ground."