used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a cherished desire
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading English officials call it damp.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
cloud-shadows
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From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading English officials call it damp.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading English officials call it damp.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
fagverbUS /fæɡ/
act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
Muddle-port
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From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading English officials call it damp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
Secretary'snounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
shrubberies
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From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been advanced to the post of Chief Secretary, and had taken his seat in the House as member for Muddle-port.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Balfour returned to Ireland a greater man than he left it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
precisely as stated
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
at the time that
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Secretary's lodge in the Phoenix Park is somewhat of a pretty residence, and with its gardens, its shrubberies, and conservatory, seen on a summer's day when broad cloud-shadows lie sleeping on the Dublin mountains, and the fragrant white thorn scents the air, must certainly be a pleasant change from the din, the crush, and the turmoil of “town” at the fag end of a season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Political life was, therefore, dawning very graciously upon him, and his ambition was budding with every prospect of success.
