used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
(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 OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
all-pervading
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From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
terminate
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
cravesverbUS /kreɪvz/
third-person singular of “crave” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “’Tis dreadful solitary, sir!”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
DUSTYadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
a long fixed look
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
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 Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
not in physical motion
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
not any; not one
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
not one, and not any
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
the possibility of future success
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
purple-blackadjective
of black tinged with purple
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
except for; apart from
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
slumberousadjective
quiet and tranquil
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading “’Tis dreadful solitary, sir!”
SOLITUDEnounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
in the near future
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
not in physical motion
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “’Tis dreadful solitary, sir!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
tree-bordered
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From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
vasty
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From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Sir John walked in serene and silent contemplation of earth and heaven until his companion, as though awed by the all-pervading stillness, drew a little nearer and spoke in hushed voice:
migratory
From this reading “It is, child,” he answered, his gaze still wandering; “but mine is a nature that craves solitude and, at times, I am possessed of a very passion for silence.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
wherein
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From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF SOULS, SOLITUDE AND A DUSTY ROAD Very soon they had lost sight of the inn and the magic of the night was all about them, a night of vasty stillness wherein the leaves hung motionless and none moved but themselves, and with no sound to break the slumberous quiet save the tread of their feet.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Before them stretched the tree-bordered road leading away and away to distances vague and mysterious, a silvery causeway fretted by purple-black shadows, with, to right and left, a wide prospect of rolling, wooded country.
