used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
highly skilled
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
in addition
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
ARCADIAnounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
being joined in close association
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
for the reason that
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
bowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
not accessible to view
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
how
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From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
Islington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
LEANverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
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 Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
roused to anger
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
not any; not one
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
and nothing more
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
move stealthily
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF A LEAN KINGDOM ARCADIA STREET is noted--locally, at least--for its "gardens."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
a special situation
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
tolerantlyadverb
in a tolerant manner
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moon that looks down on each slip of ground at night knows differently; she has seen the thing being done for generation after generation, and finally given up in despair.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also the cats look on tolerantly, because they too know how it will end, and that the victory will be with them easily in the long run.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
but in spite of that
From this reading Rather let it be said that attached to each dingy house is a dingy plot of ground that is only a "garden" by courtesy--a place where the primeval instincts of man have from time to time urged him to dig in the earth, for the sole reason that it is earth, and in the mad hope to raise from it something that no other London garden has yet accomplished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By this term I would not have you understand that hidden away in that corner of Islington are bowers of beauty, or that you may stroll at eventide under the drooping branches of trees, what time the soft scents of flowers are wafted to your nostrils.
