used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
in addition
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
dearly loved
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
Bowfell
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From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
by-road
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From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
Farrell'snounUS /ˈferɪlz/
possessive form of “farrell” — United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
fellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading 'Glorious!'
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
Loughrigg
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From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
become covered with mist
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
Nelly
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From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
PikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
Sarratt
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From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
term of address for a man
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
tarnnoun
a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was placed in a by-road on the western side of Loughrigg, that smallest of real mountains, beloved of poets and wanderers.
Wetherlam
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From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading To the north also, a splendid wilderness of fells, near and far; with the Pikes and Bowfell leading the host.
William
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From this reading Nelly Sarratt stood lost in the beauty of the spectacle commanded by Sir William Farrell's cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The ground dropped sharply below it to a small lake or tarn, its green banks fringed with wood, while on the further side the purple crag and noble head of Wetherlam rose out of sunlit mist,--thereby indefinitely heightened--into a pearl and azure sky.
