Chapter II

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

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

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

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

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

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

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

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

a young female

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

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

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

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

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

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

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

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From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

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From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

cut with a saw

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

in the near future

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

move an implement through

From this reading In the camps was stir of breakfast, and silent, inverted cones of smoke from the fires.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

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

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She sat down on a camp-stool, and felt that for the first time she had leisure to think.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

in the direction of

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

forceful exertion

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

accept gladly

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.

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

From this reading Soon Rose, on the edge of the cliff, cried “Good morning!” and the mother saw the strong, well-built girl come toward her, and had pride in her vigor and sweetness.

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

From this reading They kissed, and the mother went in, and Rose back to her maiden meditations.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mrs. Lyndsay—comely, rosy, in the vigor of young middle-life—was the first to welcome the sun, as it came over the hills beyond the river.