Chapter II

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

(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 All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

declared but not proved

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

a person who collects things

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

curving inward

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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 It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

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From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

set up or found

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

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

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

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From this reading RICHARD JEFFERIES.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

plural of “nurseryman” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

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From this reading RICHARD JEFFERIES.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

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

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AS a range of hills, the North Downs are inferior to those of Sussex in beauty and general interest.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

by bad luck

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading All such remonstrances have hitherto been in vain: neither the fear of God nor the fear of man has deterred the collector from his purpose.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading It is pleasant to read that in the seventeenth century a Welsh guide alleged "the fear of eagles" as a reason for not leading one of the earliest English visitors to the haunts of Alpine plants on the precipices of Carnedd Llewelyn; but unfortunately eagles are now as scarce as nurserymen and fern-filchers are numerous.

in or at the place that

From this reading IX ROUND A SURREY CHALK-PIT I found a deep hollow on the side of a great hill, a green concave, where I could rest and think in perfect quiet.