used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
in addition
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
BereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
DWELLINGnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading THE HAUNTED DWELLING.
envies
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From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED DWELLING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
how
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From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
lowlier
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From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
mayst
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From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
primrosesnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊzəz/
plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
the act of punishing
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
possessing material wealth
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
seduceverbUS /sɪˈduːs/
induce to have sex
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
Somersetshire
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From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
the season of growth
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED DWELLING.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
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 The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bright and joyous was the aspect of nature on a spring morning in the beautiful county of Somersetshire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
which person or people
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He who envies now thy state, Who now is plotting how he may seduce Thee also from obedience; that with him, Bereaved of happiness, thou mayst partake His punishment,—eternal misery!”
but in spite of that
From this reading The budding green on the trees was yet so light, that, like a transparent veil, it showed the outlines of every twig; but on the lowlier hedges it lay like a rich mantle of foliage, and clusters of primroses nestled below, while the air was perfumed with violets.
