Chapter IX · Farewell

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

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From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a light shade of blue

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

form a curve

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

put or send forth

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

object formed by a mold

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

rid of obstructions

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

free from clouds

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

confined on all sides

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

the organ of sight

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

tastelessly showy

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a long fixed look

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

a state of high honor

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

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From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

immediately past

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

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From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

very low in volume

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a particular point in time

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

and nothing more

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

having a hole cut through

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a coniferous tree

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

possessing material wealth

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

uttered with a trill

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

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From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

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From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

propel through the air

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

up to a particular time

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From this beautifully-variegated circumference, his eye returned to gaze upon the centre of the scene—the Pearl—the lovely river which took its name from the semi-transparent hues of clouded saffron, rose, and azure, that seemed not only caught from the glorious sky above, and the gorgeous hills, and fields, and grove, around, but flashed up from the deep channel of the stream, as if its clear waters flowed through a bed of opal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

an old form of “were”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading East lay the dark boundary of the pine forest, pierced by the golden, arrow-like rays of the level sun, or casting long, spear-like shadows athwart the green alluvion—south and west, belts of forest alternated with gaudy cotton-fields, and rolling green hills, interspersed with graceful groves, until in softly-blended hues they met the distant horizon.

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

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Fair wert thou in the dreams Of early life, thou land of glorious flowers, And summer winds, and low-toned silvery streams, Dim with the shadow of thy laurel bowers.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Fair wert thou, with the light On thy blue hills and sleepy waters cast From purple skies, soft deepening into night, Yet slow as if each moment was their last Of glory waning fast!”—_Hemans._ The sun was rising in cloudless splendour, on the morning on which Mark Sutherland paused upon an eminence, to throw a farewell glance over the beautiful scenes of his childhood and youth—the fair valley of the Pearl.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading At some distance below him, encircled by a bend of the river, lay—like some rich mosaic on the bosom of the vale—“Cashmere,” the almost Oriental scene of his youthful love-dream.