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From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
ANCE
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From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
at any time
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
GILDERnounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
Louise
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From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
martsnounUS /mɑːrts/
plural of “mart” — an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
with speed
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading He congratulated himself that he was far away from the hot and crowded metropolis of the Atlantic seaboard.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
under normal conditions
From this reading The day passed quickly by; the afternoons and evenings usually in the society of Louise.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Here, far removed from “the busy marts of men,” and the restless commotion of commerce and traffic, he could rest and wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANCE GILDER [140] was not of a morose nature.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following morning he ate as hearty a breakfast as ever, and while smoking his morning cigar, acknowledged to himself that he had fallen in love with the picturesque scenery of the mountains, rivers, valleys and everything about him was restful, while an alluring contentment stole into his heart.
