used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
(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 The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
put or send forth
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
to come or go into
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
not in action or at work
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
Julia
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From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
immediately past
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
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 We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
not any; not one
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
and nothing more
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
Identical; not different.
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
up to a particular time
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME.
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 The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
TurinnounUS /ˈtjʊrɪn/
capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We left Paris on Thursday, and did not enter the Forest of Fontainebleau till its majestic shades were involved in twilight.
at the time that
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The pensive drapery which approaching night cast over the venerable woods before us! the magnificence of the single trees, which stood out every now and then from the masses of mingled rock and foliage, as if to exhibit all the pride of individuality! the fantastic shapes of hill and crag--the silence only broken by a stream which murmured to the right of us as we moved slowly forwards: and all this, contrasted with the din of that noisy, vicious, and idle multitude that we had left behind, struck upon my heart an impression which, while “memory holds her seat,” can never be obliterated.
a late time of life
From this reading _Turin._ My dearest Julia, Though it is not above a fortnight since I closed my last letter, my life has latterly become _so full_, that days, happily as they glide away, seem to occupy years in their passage, when I count the measure of their duration by the variety of scene, the stimulus of movement, and the excitement of mind, which I have to remember.
but in spite of that
From this reading No, never while I have life, can I forget the emotions which this scene, so noble in its solitude--so melancholy--yet so romantic, excited in my soul!
