Chapter IX

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

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

(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 Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

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

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The house was large, and hospitable of aspect.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

opinion or judgment

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

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From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it was quite a notable occasion.

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From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading The house was large, and hospitable of aspect.

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

From this reading The house was large, and hospitable of aspect.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading For it was quite a notable occasion.

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

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading For it was quite a notable occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading For it was quite a notable occasion.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading Now it was filled with graceful figures, flitting to and fro, of all ages, it seemed.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

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

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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 WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

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

From this reading There was a space of greensward that ran down to the river, then a series of steps up the terrace, where a large level lawn with another row of steps led and a wide porch, with fluted columns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading WITH THE EYES OF YOUTH The place was like a picture by some fine artist, and the midsummer coloring, the shade of the tall trees, the great beds of flowers made it lovely, indeed.