used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
dearly loved
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
a social unit living together
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
gothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
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 Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
a light shade of red
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
reposed
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From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
not in physical motion
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
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 Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading The carriage was slowly ascending the road to the old church, a familiar and dear object to each member of the Weston family.
at the time that
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Mr. Weston looked from the window at the ivy, and the gothic windows, and the family vault, where many of his name reposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A village churchyard fills up so gradually, that one is not startled with a sudden change.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Occasionally, a pleasant word was exchanged, on the appearance of the well-known neighborhood, the balmy air, and the many shades of green that the trees presented; some of them loaded with white and pink blossoms, promising still better things when the season should advance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The inmates of the carriage had been conversing cheerfully, but as they approached the point where they would see home, each one was occupied with his or her musings.
