used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
AGEDadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
at or in the front
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
Apollo'snounUS /əˈpɑːloʊz/
possessive form of “apollo” — (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
bow-winged
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From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
terminate
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
cookerynoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
Cupid's
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From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
dinner-bell
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From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
Dr
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From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
at any time
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
at a previous time
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
an established custom
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
iron-greynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
Middleton's
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From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
not any; not one
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
nugae
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From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
peckingverbUS /ˈpekɪŋ/
-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
recurrentadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrənt/
recurring again and again
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
in the near future
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
splendours
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From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
vintagesnounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Blessed indeed above his fellows, by the height of the bow-winged bird in a fair weather sunset sky above the pecking sparrow, is he that ever in the recurrent evening of his day sees the best of it ahead and soon to come.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
at the time that
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
which person or people
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The hard labour of the day approved the cooling exercise and the crowning refreshments of French cookery and wines of known vintages.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He was happy at that hour in dispensing wisdom or nugae to his hearers, like the Western sun whose habit it is, when he is fairly treated, to break out in quiet splendours, which by no means exhaust his treasury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AGED AND A GREAT WINE THE leisurely promenade up and down the lawn with ladies and deferential gentlemen, in anticipation of the dinner-bell, was Dr. Middleton's evening pleasure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He walked as one who had formerly danced (in Apollo's time and the young god Cupid's), elastic on the muscles of the calf and foot, bearing his broad iron-grey head in grand elevation.