Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

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From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

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From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

intended to deceive

From this reading DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

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From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

disregarded

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

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

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

disregarded

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

not any; not one

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

by chance

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

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

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

not evidencing any purpose or goal

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

required or under orders

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

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

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that so charming a damsel was neglected or ignored by neighbouring families.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

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

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

during the time that

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading M. de Bergerac’s great book grew slowly and steadily in bulk, and developed day by day from chaos into form; while Helen’s simple life went on, eventless and purposeless perhaps, if measured by the ordinary standard by which the world measures existence, every hour filled with pleasant occupation, every morning bringing with it some new delight.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE fair river that wound like a broad ribbon of silver through the lands of Harold Jerningham was not more tranquil than the course of existence at the bailiff’s cottage.

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

From this reading Her father, her books, her dog, her piano, her birds, her dairy, her poultry-yard,--these were the delights of Helen’s life, and these left her no leisure for the ordinary aspirations of young-ladyhood.