used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
(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 We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
Avonmore
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From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
breakfast-tables
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From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
conceits
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From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
Curran
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From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
dansants
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From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
true confidential information
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
driving-roads
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From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
déjeuners
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From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
entertainsverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
divisible by two
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
the organ of sight
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
Haire
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From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
Horatian
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From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
how
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From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
innovationsnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
inveighverb
complain bitterly
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
jested
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
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 Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
on one occasion
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
parenthesisnounUS /pərˈenθəsɪs/
either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
pony-carriage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
only a very short time before
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
not often
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
be seated
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
sweet-brier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
possessing sweep
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are once more at the Priory; but how changed is it all!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
in or at the place that
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
a Caucasian
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
belonging to which person
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading The Horatian garden, and the Roman house--conceits of an old Lord Chancellor in former times, and once objects of almost veneration in Sir William's eyes--have been swept away, with all their attendant details of good or bad taste, and in their place a fountain has been erected, for whose aquatic displays, be it noted in parenthesis, two horses and as many men are kept in full employ.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading The old elm under whose shade Avonmore and the wits used to sit of an evening, beneath whose leafy canopy Curran had jested and Moore had sung, was cut down, and a large tent of gaudy blue and white spread its vulgar wings over innumerable breakfast-tables, set forth with what the newspapers call every delicacy of the season.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Of the wild old woodland walks--shady and cool, redolent of sweet-brier and honeysuckle--not a trace remains; driving-roads, wide enough for a pony-carriage, have been substituted for these, and ruthless gaps in the dense wood open long vistas to the eye, in a spot where once it was the sense of enclosure and seclusion that imparted the chief charm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Billy Haire himself scarcely recognizes the old spot, and indeed comes now but seldom to visit it; for the Chief has launched out into the gay world, and entertains largely at dinner, and even gives _déjeuners dansants_,--foreign innovations at which he was wont to inveigh with vehemence.
