Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

further or added

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

later than; following

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

any large and important church

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

the act of departing

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

divisible by two

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

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

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

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

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE LANDING OF THE POWDER.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

of less size or importance

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LANDING OF THE POWDER.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

and nothing more

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

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From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

having a point

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading THE LANDING OF THE POWDER.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading THE LANDING OF THE POWDER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the close of the sixth day after their departure from Ordsall Hall, the party approached the capital.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

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

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

in or at the place that

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

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

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.

during the time that

From this reading Above them rose the massive body and central tower of Saint Paul's cathedral,--a structure far surpassing that which has succeeded it,--while amid the innumerable gables, pointed roofs, and twisted chimneys of the houses sprang a multitude of lesser towers and spires, lending additional beauty to the scene.

which person or people

From this reading The sun was setting as they descended Highgate Hill, and the view of the ancient, and then most picturesque city, was so enchanting, that Viviana, who beheld it for the first time, entreated her companions to pause for a few minutes to allow her to contemplate it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the spot where they halted, the country was completely open to Clerkenwell, and only a few scattered habitations lay between them and the old grey ramparts of the city, with their gates and fortifications, which were easily discernible even at that distance.