Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

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From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

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

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

cause to be bored

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

without care or concern

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

unvarying in nature

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

raised above the ground

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

a male grandchild

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

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

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading SHOVING OF THE ICE.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

of the present time and place

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

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

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

the literary culture

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

without good reason

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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 Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

not any; not one

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOVING OF THE ICE.

more often or more frequently

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

above and across; more than

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

go across or through

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

a country person

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

drawn or written with a pencil

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

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

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

in a romantic manner

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

cut with a saw

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

-ing form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading SHOVING OF THE ICE.

determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading The corner of the sketch bore the lightly pencilled letters, 'Dunore.'

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

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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

From this reading SHOVING OF THE ICE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

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

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

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

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

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

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Rambling over many countries, from the heather hills of Scotland and the deep fiords of Norway, to the Alhambra and the sunlit 'isles of Greece,' this grandson of a Suffolk peasant, elevated to the ranks of independence and intellectual culture by the wisdom and self-denial of his immediate ancestors, saw, and sketched, and intensely enjoyed the beauty with which God has clothed the Old World.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading We must pass over a year; for so long did Sam Holt continue in Europe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And in that same sketch-book, his constant companion, there was one page which opened oftener than any other--fell open of itself, if you held the volume carelessly--containing a drawing, not of Alpine aiguille, nor Italian valley, nor Spanish posada, nor Greek temple, but of a comfortable old mansion, no way romantically situate among swelling hills, and partially swathed in ivy.