used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
a social unit living together
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOUR IN SCOTLAND.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
a message received and understood
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
and nothing more
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Of the daily incidents of this journey, and the impressions and reflections caused by it, Miss Wordsworth kept a minute journal.
unusual or striking
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading TOUR IN SCOTLAND.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading TOUR IN SCOTLAND.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Although not intended as a literary production, and written only for the perusal and information of friends, the style is not only pleasing but elegant; and it is a matter for congratulation that the family of the writer at length consented to its publication.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the months of August and September, in the year following that of his marriage, that Wordsworth and his sister made their memorable six week's tour in Scotland.
a late time of life
From this reading The character of this tour, as well as the remarkable memorial of it given to the world after a lapse of seventy years, render it, in this place, deserving of more than a mere passing notice.
