22nd
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From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
cheerfulest
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From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
decayingverbUS /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
feelings of ardent love
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
depressingly dark
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
how
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From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
inciteverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
engage in
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
a brief written record
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
postilionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
with low volume
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
not used up
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
unaccomplished
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From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
precisely as stated
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _Cologne, Saturday, July 22nd._--Upon a bright sunny morning, driven by a civil old postilion, we turned our backs upon the cathedral tower of Cologne, an everlasting monument of riches and grandeur, and I fear of devotion passed away; of sublime designs unaccomplished--remaining, though not wholly developed, sufficient to incite and guide the dullest imagination,--
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Windows and balconies make a pretty show of flowers; and birds hang on the outside of houses in cages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These sound like cheerful images of active leisure; but with such feeling it is impossible to walk through these streets.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Yet it is pleasing to note how quietly a dull life may be varied, and how innocently; though, in looking at the plants which yearly put out their summer blossoms to adorn these decaying walls and windows, I had something of the melancholy which I have felt on seeing a human being gaily dressed--a female tricked out with ornaments, while disease and death were on her countenance.
but in spite of that
From this reading The houses of Cologne are very old, overhanging, and uncouth; the streets narrow and gloomy in the cheerfulest of their corners or openings; yet oftentimes pleasing.
