used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
for the reason that
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
Bruen's
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From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
divisible by two
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
intense or sharp
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
God-mades
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From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
a small worthless amount
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
immediately past
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading * * * Jack had never before been beyond the environs of his native town, and I expected to see him much astonished by the splendid buildings of Dublin.
a just detectable amount
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He regarded them however with indifference, because, as he said, they were not "God-mades;" while the scenery through which we had travelled, particularly the noble oaks on Colonel Bruen's fine demesne, and the groups of deer reclining beneath their broad shadow, roused him to enthusiasm.
which person or people
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We started for Dublin with sorrowing hearts, for it was likely to be a long, if not a last farewell to friends who were endeared as well by a participation in danger as in feeling.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was wonderful to trace the exquisite perception of beauty as developed in that boy, who had never even been in a furnished room until he came to me.
