Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

(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 The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

see with attention

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

the act of departing

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

property consisting of houses and land

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

engage in

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

a gay feeling

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

not any; not one

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

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From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

above and across; more than

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

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From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

plural of “punt” — formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

cut with a saw

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

have in common

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

in the near future

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

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

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

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

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

the rays of the sun

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

possessing sweep

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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

From this reading It was Captain Bellendean, who was standing up in the stern of the boat behind a gay party of ladies, steering, which was a difficult operation enough at that moment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

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From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

at the time that

From this reading She was leaning upon the bridge, looking over, watching the measured movement of the oars, as a party of small boats together swept down the stream, and thinking, not of them, but of her own water-party, and the strange enchantment in it--when she suddenly saw in one of the passing boats a figure which made her heart jump with sudden excitement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of a brilliant summer day, and the Thames was full of water-parties going home, full of frolic and merriment, and pretty ladies in fine dresses, and men in flannels, in that _négligé_ which Englishmen alone know how to make agreeable and pleasant to behold.

which person or people

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

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

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The sight of all that pleasure had a pleasurable effect upon the parson’s wife, though she had no share in it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And the charm of the scene--the river, struck full by the level sunshine which made it blaze, the colour and movement of the continually passing boats, the more tranquil river-people about--fishermen in their punts, who had sat there all day long, and looked ’as steadfast as the scene,’ immovable like the trees that overhung the water--was delightful to Joyce, who had so soon acquired associations with that river, and to whom her two expeditions upon it were the most delightful of her life.