Chapter VIII

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

(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 } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

travel up

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

at or toward the back of something

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

offering little or no hope

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading “Fancy!” said George, “the self-tormentor’s pain”;— And Richard still consented to remain.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

travel across or pass over

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

dearly loved

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

move gently or carefully

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading “Fancy!” said George, “the self-tormentor’s pain”;— And Richard still consented to remain.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

free of deceit

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

full of life and energy

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

engage in

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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 At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

being two identical

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

many times at short intervals

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

on one occasion

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading “Fancy!” said George, “the self-tormentor’s pain”;— And Richard still consented to remain.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the possibility of future success

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Fancy!” said George, “the self-tormentor’s pain”;— And Richard still consented to remain.

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

move upward

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

the place where some action occurs

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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From this reading “Fancy!” said George, “the self-tormentor’s pain”;— And Richard still consented to remain.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

pour as if from a sluice

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

toward the south

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

not in physical motion

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

carry out

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

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

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

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

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

which person or people

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

in the company of; together with

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

an established custom

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading At Tilburn Sluice once more ascend, and view } A decent house; an ample garden too, } And planted well behind—a lively scene, and new: } A little taste, a little pomp, display’d 30 By a dull man, who had retired from trade To enjoy his leisure—Here he came prepared To farm, nor cost in preparation spared; But many works he purchased, some he read, } And often rose with projects in his head, } Of crops in courses raised, of herds by matching bred.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading } This point before had been discuss’d, but still The guest submitted to the ruling will; But every day gave rise to doubt and fear— He heard not now, as he was wont to hear, That all was well!—though little was cxpress’d, It seem’d to him the writer was distress’d; Restrain’d! there was attempt and strife to please, 10 Pains and endeavour—not Matilda’s ease— Not the pure lines of love! the guileless friend In all her freedom—What could this portend?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _ELLEN._ Bleak was the morn—Said Richard, with a sigh, } “I must depart!”—“That, Brother, I deny,” } Said George—“You may; but I perceive not why.”

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From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ride you this fair cool morning?” said the squire: } Do—for a purchase I have made inquire, } And with you take a will complacently t’admire: } Southward at first, dear Richard, make your way; Cross Hilton Bridge; move on through Breken Clay; 20 At Dunham Wood turn duly to the east, And there your eyes upon the ocean feast; Then ride above the cliff, or ride below, You’ll be enraptured, for your taste I know: It is a prospect that a man might stay, To his bride hastening on his wedding-day.