Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

in a busy manner

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

a small house with a single story

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

set up or found

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

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

From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

in a graceful manner

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a male grandchild

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

immediately past

From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading THOMAS MOORE.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a coniferous tree

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS MOORE.

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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 River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

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

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

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

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

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

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."

a late time of life

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.

but in spite of that

From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.