Chapter II

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

having the head uncovered

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

without care or concern

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

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From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

no longer in use

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

put on clothes

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

communicated in words

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

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

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

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

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

and nothing more

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

a human being

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

one of the common people

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

extremely

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

happening again (especially at regular intervals)

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

possessing material wealth

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

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From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

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

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

the season of growth

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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 Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

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

From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

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From this reading Miss Whittaker's garden covered a couple of acres, behind and beside her house, and at its farther extremity was bounded by a narrow meadow, which in turn was bordered by the old, disused towing-path beside the river, at this point a slow and shallow stream.

which person or people

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its low, flat banks were unadorned with rocks or trees, and a towing-path is not in itself a romantic promenade.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She herself had been positively plain, but for the frequent recurrence of a magnificent broad smile,--which imparted loveliness to her somewhat plebeian features,--and (in another degree) for the elegance of her dress, which expressed one of the later stages of mourning, and was of that voluminous abundance proper to women who are massive in person, and rich besides.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Her companion's good looks, for very good they were, in spite of several defects, were set off by a shabby suit, as carelessly worn as it was inartistically cut.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Nevertheless, here sauntered bareheaded, on a certain spring evening, the mistress of the acres just mentioned and many more beside, in sentimental converse with an impassioned and beautiful youth.