Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

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

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

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

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

quick and energetic

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

a very small circular shape

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a gay feeling

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

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

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the middle of the day

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

and nothing more

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

the local environment

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

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

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

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

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading For a little time afterwards we rode as cheerfully; but about three in the afternoon the sky became overcast, and almost at the same moment we discovered that we had strayed from the track.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We rode for some time, therefore, with the gaiety of schoolboys released from their tasks, and dining at noon in the lee of one of the great boulders that there dot the plain, took pleasure in applying to the life of courts every evil epithet that came to mind.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

at the time that

From this reading The country in that district resembles the more western parts of Brittany, in consisting of huge tracts of bog and moorland strewn with rocks and covered with gorse; which present a cheerful aspect in sunshine, but are savage and barren to a degree when viewed through sheets of rain or under a sombre sky.

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

From this reading The day was fine, and the air brisk; the country open, affording many distant prospects which the sun rendered cheerful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I kept with me only La Font and two servants.