Chapter X

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

later than; following

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

equally

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

replying

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

a final climactic stage

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

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

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

to gain with effort

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

a person who is in charge

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

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From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

a final climactic stage

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

to stress, single out as important

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

divisible by two

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

in an expectant manner

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

characterized by expression

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

assemble or get together

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

in a softened tone

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

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

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

not any; not one

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

for a short time

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

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

From this reading Every hour of this day seemed to add something more and more expressive to their hushed and expectant solitudes.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It is then that such localities--be they forests or moors, hill-sides or valleys--seem to gather themselves together and bring themselves into focus, waiting expectantly, it might almost seem, for some answering dramatic crisis in human affairs which should find in them an inevitable background.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

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

From this reading One of the chief features of our English climate is that no two successive days, even in a spell of the warmest weather, are exactly alike.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What one might call the culminant day of that summer, for the orchards of Nevilton, arrived shortly after Mr. Clavering’s unfortunate defeat.

at the time that

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.

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

From this reading THE ORCHARD Every natural locality has its hour of special self-assertion; its hour, when the peculiar qualities and characteristics which belong to it emphasize themselves, and attain a sort of temporary apogee or culmination.