used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading On this arch, in crimson flowers, the word “welcome” was visible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
elitenounUS /ɪˈliːt/
a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
divisible by two
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
fro
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From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
hot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
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 In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
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 The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a human being
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this arch, in crimson flowers, the word “welcome” was visible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading On this arch, in crimson flowers, the word “welcome” was visible.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
accept gladly
From this reading On this arch, in crimson flowers, the word “welcome” was visible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
which person or people
From this reading The minister, who had been in that house on a sad, sad day, now stood by this young lady’s side, looking dignified but happy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On this arch, in crimson flowers, the word “welcome” was visible.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The old lawyer and many other friends were there, and more came along, as the day wore on, in grand carriages, the elite of the aristocratic old city.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In front of the finest mansion on Beacon Hill, though the chill of autumn was in the air and a northeast wind came cold from over the bay, an arch of hot-house flowers was erected, covering the entrance to the walk, which led up through a yard ornamented with choice works in marble, to the carved door of the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Inside, servants well--even richly--dressed seemed to flit to and fro, and a lady, young and beautiful, robed for that day as richly as a royal queen, moved to and fro, seeing in person that everything was ready to receive the guests for whom the welcome was meant.
