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Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete
Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.
Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.
Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.
The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.
She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!
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Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.
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Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.
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Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.
/ˌɔːlˈðoʊ ˌsepərˈeɪʃən frʌm hɪm stɜːrd hɜːr maɪnd mɔːr ɪkˈsaɪtədli ˈoʊvər ðer deɪz ənd diːdz ʌv bɔɪ ənd ɡɜːrl hɜːr ˈhævɪŋ hɪm nɪr ənd ˈhævɪŋ naʊ wʌn hɪm tuː hərˈself strʌk hɜːr æz ðæt oʊld taɪmz ˈhɑːrvəst əˈbaʊt æz mʌtʃ æz kæn biː hoʊpt fɔːr ʌs frʌm laɪf wen wiː hæv ˈteɪstɪd ɪt/
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The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.
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She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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contentedly adverb US /kənˈtentədli/

with equanimity

From this reading “Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.”

diversified adjective US /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading “ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.”

engraving noun US /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/

a print made from an engraving

From this reading “The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.”

featureless adjective US /ˈfiːtʃərləs/

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

From this reading “The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.”

hip noun US /hɪp/

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading “She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!”

magnified adjective US /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading “She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!”

taciturn adjective US /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading “Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.”

time's noun US /taɪmz/

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/

the state of being absent

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

auntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/

in a busy manner

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

cogitations

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

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/

with equanimity

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

a conversation between two persons

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

diversifiedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/

a print made from an engraving

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

featurelessadjectiveUS /ˈfiːtʃərləs/

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

flocksnounUS /flɑːks/

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

hipnounUS /hɪp/

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/

a single distinct event

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

Morsfield

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

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

ORMONT

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

rakishnessnoun

the quality of a rake

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

rearnounUS /rɪr/

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/

with restored energy

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

Rowsley

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

scrapsnounUS /skræps/

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

steelnounUS /stiːl/

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

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From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

time'snounUS /taɪmz/

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ORMONT Another journey of travellers to London, in the rear of the chariot, was not diversified by a single incident or refreshed by scraps of dialogue.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Charlotte had her brother Rowsley with her, and he might be taciturn,--she drove her flocks of thoughts, she was busily and contentedly occupied.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The scene of the invasion of Steignton by the woman and her aunt, and that man Morsfield, was a steel engraving among her many rapid and featureless cogitations.

woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She magnified the rakishness of the woman's hand on hip in view of the house, and she magnified the woman's insolence in bringing that man Morsfield--to share probably the hospitality of Steignton during the master's absence!

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Although separation from him stirred her mind more excitedly over their days and deeds of boy and girl, her having him near, and having now won him to herself, struck her as that old time's harvest, about as much as can be hoped for us from life, when we have tasted it.

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