Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

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

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

in a healthy manner

From this reading Thrushes sang lustily from the treetops.

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 This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

a course of conduct

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Thrushes sang lustily from the treetops.

an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

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

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

in a special manner

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

having a short and solid form or stature

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading Thrushes sang lustily from the treetops.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

From this reading Thrushes sang lustily from the treetops.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Good George Lovegrove wandered solitary in Kensington Gardens.

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

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading This path, being sheltered and furnished with many green garden seats, is specially nurse and baby haunted, and it was to see the babies, whether sturdily on foot or seated in their little carriages, that George Lovegrove had come hither, being sad.

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

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

a Caucasian

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had chosen the lower path running parallel with Kensington Gore, which leads, between flowerborders and thickset belts of shrubbery, from the Broad Walk to the railings enclosing the open space around the Albert Memorial.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of _scilla sibirica_.