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From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
1889
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From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
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From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
(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 His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
arm-chair
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From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
BirthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
being joined in close association
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
a small house with a single story
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
Hathaway'snounUS /ˈhæθəweɪz/
possessive form of “hathaway” — wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
HISTORICadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
how
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From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
hurriesnounUS /ˈhɜːriz/
plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
a room where books are kept
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
lightning-express
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From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
NOOKSnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
and nothing more
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
by chance
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
continue talking
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
an educational institution
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
sexton's
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From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
Shottery
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From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
Stratford-upon-Avonnoun
a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are impressive sights to the lover of Shakespeare; but when you have seen all these you have only begun to see the riches of Stratford-upon-Avon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
WARWICKSHIRE
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From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
at the time that
From this reading From the Red Horse you are taken in a carriage, when you ought to be allowed to proceed on foot, and the usual round includes the Shakespeare Birthplace; the Grammar School and Guild chapel; the remains of New Place; Trinity church and the Shakespeare graves in its chancel; Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery; and, perhaps, the Shakespeare Memorial library and theatre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
which person or people
From this reading HISTORIC NOOKS OF WARWICKSHIRE Stratford-upon-Avon, August 20, 1889.--The traveller who hurries through Warwickshire,--and American travellers mostly do hurry through it,--appreciates but little the things that he sees, and does not understand how much he loses.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The customary course is to lodge at the Red Horse, which is one of the most comfortable houses in England, and thus to enjoy the associations that are connected with the visits of Washington Irving.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His parlour, his bedroom (number 15), his arm-chair, his poker, and the sexton's clock, mentioned by him in the _Sketch Book_, are all to be seen, if your lightning-express conductor will give you time enough to see them.
