Chapter XV

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

equally

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

(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 Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

in an auspicious manner

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By nightfall a storm was inaugurated.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

well in the past; former

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

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

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading By nightfall a storm was inaugurated.

communication between individuals

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

wetness caused by water

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

attach to a support

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading By nightfall a storm was inaugurated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

a V-shaped indentation

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

on one occasion

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

in the manner of something that has become a byword

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The stages came in with smoking horses and moisture dripping alike from the hat of the driver and the boot of the coach; but few passengers arrived or departed.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

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

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

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

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

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

From this reading By nightfall a storm was inaugurated.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.

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

From this reading Thenceforward, for two days, excursions to the Cannon, to Bald Mountain, to Mount Lafayette, or to any other of the points of scenery so plentiful in the Franconia Notch, and in which excursions all the visitors, however slightly acquainted, are more or less closely thrown into speaking intercourse with each other,--were things to be thought of but not attempted.

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

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Calms at sea are not more proverbially treacherous than pleasant mornings in the mountains; and long before that day closed which had opened so auspiciously, the heavy clouds came driving up through the Notch with the south-east wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CLOUD AND STORM AT THE PROFILE--SIGHTS AND SENSATIONS OF A RAINY-DAY RIDE TO THE CRAWFORD--HORACE TOWNSEND AND HALSTEAD ROWAN ONCE MORE TOGETHER--UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS--A CAVALCADE OF MISERABLES--AN ASCENT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, WITH EQUESTRIANISM AND WAR-WHOOPS EXTRAORDINARY.