used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
box-edged
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From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
Coverthorne
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From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
divisible by two
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
fruit-trees
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From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
only a very short time before
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
HIDINGnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading MEN IN HIDING.
highroadnoun
a highway
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEN IN HIDING.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
and nothing more
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
lichen-covered
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From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the force of workers available
From this reading MEN IN HIDING.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
mulberrynounUS /ˈmʌlberi/
any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
mullionedadjective
of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Even at the first glance Coverthorne quite realized my expectations.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
express in words
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
sitting-rooms
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From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
surmountingverbUS /sərˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
Tod's
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From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
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 When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
at the time that
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
in or at the place that
From this reading The coach had put us down at a spot on the highroad known as Tod's Corner, where an old servant had met us, and driven us the rest of the way in a light trap which was just large enough to hold us and our luggage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The house and farm buildings formed a quadrangle, while the windows of the sitting-rooms looked out into a quiet, old walled garden, with fruit-trees, box-edged paths, beds of old-fashioned flowers, and a big mulberry tree, in the shade of which was a rustic seat.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When in actual sight of the two things I had most longed to see, I can hardly say which of them more strongly attracted my attention--the sea glistening like a sheet of silver in the distance, or the old house nestling down among the trees, with its mullioned windows, gray, lichen-covered walls, and the funny little cupola surmounting the roof, and containing the bell which was rung to summon the farm hands to their meals.
