Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

further or added

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

later than; following

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

(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 ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading MATTHEW ARNOLD.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

not in agreement or harmony

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

yet to be or coming

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

and nothing more

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading MATTHEW ARNOLD.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the force of workers available

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

not any; not one

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

and nothing more

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

in an original manner

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

a full supply

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

young tree

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the state of being asleep

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

the rays of the sun

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

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

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The house that Dr. Ross had taken had originally been two good-sized cottages, and though the rooms were small, there were plenty of them; and a little careful adjustment of the scanty furniture, and a few additional nicknacks, transformed the parlour into a pleasant sitting-room.

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

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

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

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading Just so one day after another glided away in smooth enjoyment and untroubled serenity, and not a discordant breath ruffled the two households.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

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

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

which person or people

From this reading ON A SCOTCH MOOR 'Time, so complained of, Who to no one man Shows partiality, Brings round to all men Some undimm'd hours.'

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In future days Audrey always looked back upon those seven weeks at Braemar with the same feelings with which one recalls the memory of some lake embosomed in hills, that one has seen sleeping in the sunlight, and in which only tranquil images were reflected--the branch of some drooping sapling, or some bird's wing as it skimmed across the glassy surface.