283
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
Baillie-Grohman's
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From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
CAYLEY'S
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
ETC
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From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
modificationsnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading The quatrain on p.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
quatrainnoun
a stanza of four lines
From this reading The quatrain on p.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Twas
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
Tyrolnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Tyroleseadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of the Tyrol or its people
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Author of_ “UNDER SEALED ORDERS,” “MISS CAYLEY’S ADVENTURES,” ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
William
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From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 283 is quoted, with some slight modifications (to adapt it to its place in this novel), from a poem by Mr. William Watson.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This story was written in the midst of the scenery which it describes; but the author desires to acknowledge his obligations for many touches of local colour to Mr. Baillie-Grohman’s admirable work on “Tyrol and the Tyrolese.”
Zell
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
Zillerthal
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From this reading ’Twas at Zell in the Zillerthal.
