used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
babbledverbUS /ˈbæbəld/
past form of “babble” — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
beatifiedadjectiveUS /biˈætəfaɪd/
Roman Catholic; proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
browsedverbUS /braʊzd/
past form of “browse” — shop around; not necessarily buying
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
Buchanan'snounUS /bjuːˈkænənz/
possessive form of “buchanan” — 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
ceaselesslyadverbUS /ˈsiːzləsli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
chaletnounUS /ˈʃæleɪ/
a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
ChateauxnounUS /ʃəˈtoʊ/
plural of “chateau” — an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
deepenverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
demolitionnounUS /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/
an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
half the width of an em
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
an old word for “before”
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
Espagne
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From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
ghyll
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From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
and nothing more
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
mignonettenoun
Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
Olga
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From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
coated with paint
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
SirennounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her delirium was never violent and raving, but took the subdued form of a beatified existence.
look attentively
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
at the time that
From this reading When pounded ice was laid upon her head, an avalanche was sliding down, and the snow saluted her in passing; and when the physician ordered more light admitted that he might examine the unnaturally glowing eyes, she complained that the sun was setting upon the glacier and the blaze blinded her.
in or at the place that
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now she sat on a mossy knoll beside Belmont, reading aloud Buchanan's "Pan" and "The Siren," while he sketched the ghyll; and anon she paused in her recitation of favourite passages to watch the colour deepen on the canvas.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In a low voice, that was almost a whisper, she babbled ceaselessly of her supreme satisfaction in gaining the goal of all her hopes--and dwelt upon the beauty of her chalet home--the tinkling music of the bells on distant heights where cattle browsed--the leaping of mountain torrents just beyond her window--the cooing of the pigeons upon the tall peaked roof--the breath of mignonette and violets stealing through the open door.
a late time of life
From this reading During the protracted illness that ensued, Olga temporarily lost the pressure of the burden she had borne for so many years, and entered into that Eden which her imagination had painted, ere the sudden crash and demolition of her _Chateaux en Espagne_.
