used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
AMERICANSnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
balsamicadjectiveUS /ˌbɑːlˈsɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or containing balsam
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
make calm or still
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
canonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
set up or found
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
Hampstead
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From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
illimitableadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
not any; not one
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
on one occasion
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
quick-moving
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From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
recluse-like
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From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
Sarrasin
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From this reading Captain Sarrasin once said that it reminded him of the pure air of the prairie, almost of the keen air of the canons.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
smoke-clouds
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From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sight of those great, endless fields, the isolation of those majestic mountains, suggested to him a recluse-like calm which never suited his quick-moving temper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
tranquillisingadjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
TYPICALadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something in its clear, its balsamic air, so cleanly free from the eternal smoke-clouds of London, that seemed to invite to a repose, to a leisurely movement in the procession of life.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Captain Sarrasin always professed that he found the illimitable spaces of the West too tranquillising for him.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading TYPICAL AMERICANS--NO DOUBT Up in Hampstead the world seemed to wheel in its orbit more tranquilly than in the feverish city which lay at the foot of its slopes.
