used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
death-bed
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
Dr
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
drawing-room
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
glass-doors
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
highest in quality
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
how
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From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
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 It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
a human being
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
RelatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
Rowel's
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
only a very short time before
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was not with him--“how much do I now enjoy?” but the morose reflection--“how long shall I enjoy it?”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
Skinwell's
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From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the upper part of anything
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His present happiness was swallowed up in the anticipation of possible coming evil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
vermilion-coloured
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From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the thoughts and reflections in which the doctor indulged were deeply at variance with those which the scene before him, and the character of the hour, were calculated to suggest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A dash of vermilion-coloured light shot athwart the lower part of his person, while the upper portion was covered with that kind of illuminated shadow, that clear obscure, which, to the delicate perception of a painter, constitutes one of Nature's greatest beauties.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Relates the triumph of the Doctor, and the manner in which he achieved it.--Lawyer Skinwell's death-bed, and what happened there._ The evening was warm and fine; and the gentle slope, on the top of which Dr. Rowel's establishment stood, was coloured with the setting light of the sun; as, with the glass-doors, which opened from his drawing-room upon the lawn, thrown wide back to admit the scarcely stirring air,--the doctor himself sat near it and alone, in an attitude of thought, meditating mischief.
