used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
betake
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From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
highest in quality
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
sea-coastnoun
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
Twas
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From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
(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 For this reason, autumn is well selected as the time for visiting the sea-coast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
which person or people
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That is a time of year in which the sun rises and sets at such hours as that its beauties may be seen and enjoyed, without much interference with the usual arrangements of life's daily duties and employments of breakfast and dinner.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "'Twas pitiful, 'twas wondrous pitiful-- She wished she had not heard it."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is judicious in those who change the place of their abode at different seasons of the year, to select such times as the places to which they betake themselves exhibit their greatest variety of aspect.
