used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
anew
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But isn’t this extraordinary?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
CountlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
crabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
decorouslyadverb
in a proper and decorous manner
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But isn’t this extraordinary?
opinion or judgment
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
greenbacksnounUS /ˈɡriːnbæks/
plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
huedverbUS /hjuːd/
past form of “hue” — take on color or become colored
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
isn't
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From this reading But isn’t this extraordinary?
jargonelles
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From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
immediately past
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
on one occasion
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
and nothing more
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
pippinsnounUS /ˈpɪpɪnz/
plural of “pippin” — any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
quinces
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From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
Ribstone
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From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
a special situation
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next event I can chronicle was opening my eyes on a scene at once so beautiful and strange that I started to my feet in amaze.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
at the time that
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was not my study, and I beheld nothing of the magazine which was the last thing I remembered seeing before I went to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was in a glorious garden, gay with brilliant hued flowers, the fragrance of which filled the air with a subtle and delicate perfume; around me were trees laden with luscious fruits which I can only compare to apples, pears, and quinces, only they were as much finer than the fruits I had hitherto been familiar with as Ribstone pippins are to crabs, and as jargonelles are to greenbacks.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Countless birds were singing overhead, and I was about to sink down again, and yield to a delicious languor which overpowered me, when I was recalled to the necessity of behaving more decorously by hearing someone near me exclaim in mystified accents, “By Jove!
