Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

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From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

immediately past

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

set afire or burning

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

not any; not one

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

an event that happens

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

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From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

express in speech

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The last two days having been marked by no improvement in Mr. Rutledge, he had, of course, not been out of his room, and I had been left pretty much to myself, and had improved the time in perfecting my knowledge of the out-door attractions of the place, and from stable to garden, I now knew it thoroughly.

not restrained or controlled

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, milder than November often vouchsafes, and perfectly clear.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

at the time that

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The sun was pretty low, and its slanting beams lighted the smooth lake and threw long shadows across the lawn and over the garden, through the winding paths of which I was now sauntering.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.

but in spite of that

From this reading Delightful days those were, saving the occurrence of a little loneliness and ennui that would creep over me as evening approached; delightful days, when, without a thought of care for present or future, I wandered unchecked over the loveliest spot I had as yet seen.