Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

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

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

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

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over

From this reading THE DARKENING HOUR.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

divisible by two

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE DARKENING HOUR.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

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From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

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

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

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

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

the middle of the day

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading It is quite as much the case with the scenery of a house as with that which is not filled and arranged by the hand of man.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

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

From this reading THE DARKENING HOUR.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

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

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

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

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading The natural landscape varies in its aspects from other causes than the vicissitudes of clouds and sunshine.

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

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.

belonging to which person

From this reading There may be a human being sitting in the midst, through sympathy with whose moods the observer may find the noon sunshine oppressive, or may feel his spirit dance with the brook, or carol with the birds under the murkiest sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How strange it is that the inanimate objects with which people surround themselves appear, even to strangers, to put on a different aspect according to the mood of those whom they surround.