used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
in the past
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
in addition
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
Arne
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
completely unclothed
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
Damaris
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
dog-cart
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
EIGHTHadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
the organ of sight
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
furrows
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From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
only a very short time before
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
high-lying
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From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
immediately past
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
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 CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
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 CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
most important element
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
moorlandsnounUS /ˈmʊrlændz/
plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
on the contrary
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
single-arch
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
spanningverbUS /ˈspænɪŋ/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
Stourmouth
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That day, one of soft drizzling rain and clinging ground fog, had also been to her one of hardly endurable distraction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
valley-bottom
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From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
in or at the place that
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She asked for wide prospects, for air and ample space; but as floored by stable earth rather than by the eternal unrest and "fruitless, sonorous furrows" of the sea.
Wiltshire
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From this reading This constituted the goal of her journey; for, the high-lying plateau reached, leagues of open country are disclosed north and west, far as the eye carries, to the fine bare outline of the Wiltshire Downs.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHAPTER THE EIGHTH WHICH IS ALSO CHAPTER THE LAST At Lady's Oak--an ancient forest boundary--where the main road forks, Damaris swung the dog-cart to the left, across the single-arch stone bridge spanning the Arne; and on, up the long winding ascent from the valley-bottom to the moorlands patched with dark fir plantations, which range inland from behind Stourmouth.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Ever since the day of the funeral, now nearly a fortnight ago, Damaris had kept within the sheltering privacy of the house and grounds.
