used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
confined by bonds
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
Bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
carolling
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From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
ENCOUNTERSnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
Erme's
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From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
Exmoornoun
horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
death of a person
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
and nothing more
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
larksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
march in a procession
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
an amount of time
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
rejoices
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From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
revulsions
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From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the season of growth
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
St
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From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
Teazel's
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From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
in the direction of
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
Tresithny
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From this reading Bride’s mission to the farm had been to plead with the farmer to offer a place in his service to Saul Tresithny, now just out of prison.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
unfrequent
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From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
at the time that
From this reading Bride’s face had been tranquil and happy as she rode up the heights towards Farmer Teazel’s farm, but it was sorrowful and troubled now as she returned, for she had failed in the mission on which she had been bound, and was experiencing one of those revulsions of feeling which often follow upon a period of solitary meditation and resolve, when the dreamer is brought face to face with the stern realities of human life and human nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a day late on in March--one of those days not unfrequent at that season, especially in the south and west--a day that seems filled with a promise of coming summer--a day in which all nature rejoices, which stirs the pulses and sets the blood coursing joyously, and fills the air with subtle promises of life and hope.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Around her the green billowy downs stretched away in all their bright spring greenness, overhead the larks were carolling as though their hearts were filled with rapture, whilst far below the sea tossed and sparkled in the brilliant sunshine in a fashion that was exhilarating and gladsome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _TWO ENCOUNTERS_ Bride was riding slowly down the hill from St. Erme’s on her little Exmoor pony, with a grave and sorrowful face.
