Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

abundant wealth

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

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

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

intense or sharp

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the organ of sight

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

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From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

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From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

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

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

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

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

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

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

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From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

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

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

more desirable than another

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

the season of growth

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

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

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

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

From this reading She bad preferred its comparative retirement during the past winter, and, in spite of the solicitations of her friends, refused to go to the metropolis.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

an undulating curve

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

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

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

green foliage

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Nothing could be more beautiful, more glorious, than the valley in its vernal garniture.

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From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

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

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.

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

From this reading Such affluence of verdure; such rich, sweeping foliage; such graceful undulation of hill and dale; such exquisite blending of light and shade; such pure, rejoicing breezes; such blue, resplendent skies never before met, making _a tableau vivant_ on which the eye of the great Creator must look down with delight.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The snows of winter melted, the diamond icicles dropped from the trees, the glittering fetters slipped from the streams, and nature came forth a captive released from bondage, glowing with the joy of emancipation.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading It was the first time Mrs. Linwood had witnessed the opening of spring at Grandison Place, and her faded spirits revived in the midst of its blooming splendor.