Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

capable of being applied; having relevance

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

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

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

every day; without missing a day

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

divisible by two

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

communicated in words

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

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From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

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

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

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From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

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From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

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From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

not one, and not any

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

on one occasion

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

in other respects or ways

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

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From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

by chance

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

resist doing something

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

superlative of “smooth” — having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

a person, without saying who

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

the rays of the sun

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

up to a particular time

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

travel across or pass over

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

hard to endure

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

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

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

being without an escort

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

precisely as stated

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading To wait for such a companion, is nevertheless an irritating ordeal, even amidst the fairest scenery, trying both to temper and nerves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

in or at the place that

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

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

From this reading It has been said that none realise the pace at which time gallops, till they have a bill coming due.

which person or people

From this reading But however favoured by nature, the very smoothest of lawns and leafiest of glades surely lose more than half their beauty, if we must traverse them unaccompanied by somebody who makes all the sunshine, and perhaps all the shade, of our daily life.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the other hand none know how slow he can crawl, who have not kept an uncertain tryst with over-punctuality "under the greenwood tree!"

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A GARDEN OF EDEN In a comic opera, once much appreciated by soldiers of the French nation, there occurs a quaint refrain, to the effect that the gathering of strawberries in a certain wood at Malieux is a delightful pastime, "Quand on est deux, Quand on est deux--," and the sentiment, thus expressed, seems applicable to all solitudes, suburban or otherwise, where winding paths and rustic seats admit of two abreast.