past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
anew
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
in addition
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
make calm or still
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
Coombe
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From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
Darreuch
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From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
immediately past
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading As he had travelled, leaning back upon the cushions of the railway carriage, he had kept his eyes closed for the greater part of the journey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
upliftverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading He already felt the nearing peace of the shrine and added to it was an immense relaxing and uplift.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading There was something less of colour than usual in his face, but the slightly vivid look of shock observing persons had been commenting upon had died out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Six weeks later Coombe was driven again up the climbing road to Darreuch.
at the time that
From this reading When at last he began to open them and look out at the increasingly beautiful country he also began to look rested and calm.
