used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
(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 Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
BennynounUS /ˈbeni/
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
Bryant
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From this reading --Bryant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Woods.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
engage in
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
PerksnounUS /pɜːrks/
plural of “perk” — an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
that is looked for
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
splendours
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From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
sunny-coloured
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From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
TwinklesnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlz/
plural of “twinkle” — a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
From this reading Let in through all the trees Come the strange rays; the forest depths are bright, Their sunny-coloured foliage in the breeze Twinkles like beams of light.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
precisely as stated
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
in or at the place that
From this reading I roam the woods that crown The upland, where the mingled splendours glow, Where the gay company of trees look down On the green fields below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perks was very much annoyed that Benny had not stayed to see him perform the feat of picking a gentleman's pocket, nevertheless, he was very anxious to cultivate our hero's acquaintance, especially as Benny had generally treated him with unmistakable contempt; so on the following morning he sought out Benny, and tried his very best to make himself agreeable.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the Woods.
