used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONTRAST.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
anew
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
Clemence
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From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
CONTRASTnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading A CONTRAST.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
creepers
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From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
Effingham
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From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
divisible by two
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
the organ of sight
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
immediately past
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
mantledadjective
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
reversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
only a very short time before
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
the season of growth
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its aspect, however, is so greatly altered, that at first we shall scarcely recognize it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Its size has been enlarged, though not considerably, and the rich blossoming creepers have mantled it even to the roof, reversing the image of the poet, by “making the _red_ one _green_,” and rendering the dwelling an object of beauty to the eye of every passing traveller.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little garden is one bed of flowers, radiant with the fairest productions of the spring.
a late time of life
From this reading Seven years have flowed on their silent course since the events recorded in the last chapter took place, and we will again glance at Clemence Effingham in the same humble abode.
