used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
for the reason that
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
brackennounUS /ˈbrækən/
fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
cherriesnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
children's
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From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
emanating from God
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
to come or go into
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
accept an excuse for
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
set up or found
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
foxgloves
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From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
guienne
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From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
heather-flush
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From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
marigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
Marjory
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From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
oatnounUS /oʊt/
annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
pulse-beat
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From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
purpled
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From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
rowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
estrangement from god
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
move stealthily
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
not in physical motion
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
sun-gold
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From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
sunniest
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From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
sunshiny
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From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
tracerynoun
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The heather-flush was beginning to creep over the curves of moor, the rowan berries ripened under the sun's kiss, the juicy _guienne_ cherries purpled the children's mouths, and the oat fields hid their poverty in a cloak of golden marigold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
(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 There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
at the time that
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Down in the shady nooks the stately foxgloves still lingered, while on the sunniest spots the bracken was gathering the sun-gold into its delicate tracery against the coming gloom of winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was some excuse for his refusal to face a struggle, for in the sunshiny days which followed, Nature herself held high holiday, and the most prosaic might well have found it impossible to avoid falling in with her gracious mood.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Such times come rarely; times when it is possible to forget the world of toil and trouble, of sin, sorrow, and shame, which lies beyond the circle of the everlasting hills; times when one is content to let life slip past, without counting its pulse-beat; times when one seems to enter in spirit with that divine rest, because the whole world seems good in our eyes.
world-tarnish
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From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Paul, dulled as he was by world-tarnish, felt the charm; Marjory, fresh from her sober youth, yielded to it gladly.
