Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

(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 They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

any thing at all

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

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From this reading EVERYBODY’S FANCIES.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading EVERYBODY’S FANCIES.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

the act of departing

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

death of a person

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

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From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

engage in

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How grave every one looked,” said Marian.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

not known

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading They had leisure enough, but they had not inclination; they were somewhat excited, but not at all solemnised.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

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

From this reading They thought of the unknown paradise to which they were going--of their beautiful patroness and her guests; but they never paused to inquire, as they bowled pleasantly along under the elms and chestnuts, anything at all about their fate.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But the young adventurers had sufficient time to speculate upon their “fate,” and to make up their minds whether this journey of theirs was really a fortnight’s visit to Richmond, or a solemn expedition into the world, as they drove along the pleasant summer roads on their way to the Willows.