used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
any thing at all
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
beech-walk
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From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
boat-house
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From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
checker-work
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From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a social unit living together
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
home-view
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From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
LISGARD
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From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
Mirk
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From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
one-arched
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From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
and nothing more
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
pleasure-boats
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From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
unusual or striking
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
sparely
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From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
spring-time
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From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
not in physical motion
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
trellis-work
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From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Park lay across the stream, which, although both broad and deep, was only used by pleasure-boats; and above the one-arched bridge which linked it with the hither bank beyond the lawn, stood up the gray church tower.
precisely as stated
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
Waters-meet
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From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
in or at the place that
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
which person or people
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Two sides of the Abbey, an irregular but very picturesque structure, could from here be seen, at a distance not so great as to lose the bolder features of the architecture, or to mass the ivy which Time had hung about the southern front; the sloping lawn, with its marble fountain, and alcove of trellis-work, which the spring-time had but sparely clothed with leaf; the boat-house, with its carved and gilded roof--all these, backed by a living wall of stately woods, made up a charming picture.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The prospect from this seat was remarkable, since it took in all that was best worth seeing at Mirk, without laying under contribution anything, with the exception of the church, that was not the property of the family.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The way had lain for some time along a broad beech-walk, paved with an exquisite checker-work of light and shade; but they now came upon an open spot on which a rustic bench was placed for those who would admire at leisure what was called the home-view.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading |LADY LISGARD and her young friend had by this time arrived at the Waters-meet, a lovely spot, where the river branched into two streams, the one still pursuing its course through the Lisgard property, and the other escaping under a sort of swing palisade--which prevented the passage of boats--into public life.
