Chapter VII

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

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

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

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

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From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

rid of obstructions

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

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From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

a farewell remark

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

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

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

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 All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

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From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

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

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

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From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

not any; not one

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

someone whose age is in the eighties

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

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

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

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From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

not in physical motion

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

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

From this reading THE COUNTRY OF SERAFINO AND MASSONI.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

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

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

in the direction of

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading For several hours we continued mounting towards the Col Colombano, the cultivated Basse Balagne lying at our feet, and the noblest views of sea and mountain constantly before us.

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

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The next morning, at half-past seven, we left pretty Belgodere among its wild hills, saying good-bye to the simple-hearted proprietors of the clean little rooms, to the courteous old octogenarian, and to the four cats.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading All night long the nightingales had been shouting, from under a clear sky, through our open windows; but the clouds began to lower as we started, and a showery day ensued.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Belgodere was at no mean elevation; and, as we mounted higher and still higher amongst the "everlasting hills," ranges of mountains of every colour lay, one behind the other, before us--red, blue and purple--some veiled in half mists, and some shining with a far-away sunlight,--separated from us by miles of grey atmosphere.