Chapter VII

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE CEPHISSUS.

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

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

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From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE CEPHISSUS.

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From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

rid of obstructions

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

traveling across

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

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

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

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

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

past form of “intermingle” — combine into one

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

the act of departing

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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 pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

in a northern direction

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE CEPHISSUS.

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From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE CEPHISSUS.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

a light shade of red

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

with speed

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

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

From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE CEPHISSUS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

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 Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

up to a particular time

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

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

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

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

From this reading The pleasant, shaded valley of the Cephissus was speedily reached by leaving the ancient city of Athens in a northerly direction, turning slightly to the left of the Cerameicus, crossing the gardens and plane-tree avenues of the “Academy,” and continuing the walk northward, along a sunny highway in the open country.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

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

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

a Caucasian

From this reading On the other side of the road, the clear murmuring waves of the Cephissus came rippling out of the valley over sparkling white pebbles, here and there vanishing in pink laurel and agnus cæstus bushes.

belonging to which person

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A luxuriant, whispering olive-grove grew at the left of the entrance, stretching like a green wall along the side of the road, intermingled with bushes, whose blue flowers were relieved by the tender green of the narrow leaves.

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From this reading Garlands of ivy drooped from the trees, and yews grew up the slope of the hill, concealing it until nothing but green was visible.