Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

later than; following

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

broad in the beam

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

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

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

increase by a factor of two

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

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From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

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

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

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

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Savage.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

be seated

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

reflect brightly

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

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

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

precisely as stated

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

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

From this reading After the tent on the Summit was erected, Mark passed much of his leisure time there.

look attentively

From this reading There he could sit and watch the growth of the different vegetables he was cultivating.

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

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Thither he conveyed many of his books, of which he had a very respectable collection, his flute, and a portion of his writing materials.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "Now from the full-grown day a beamy shower Gleams on the lake, and gilds each glossy flower, Gay insects sparkle in the genial blaze, Various as light, and countless as its rays-- Now, from yon range of rocks, strong rays rebound, Doubling the day on flowery plains around."