used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
auguries
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From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
for the reason that
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
diffusible
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From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
depressingly dark
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
how
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From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The morning was bright and smiling when Ralph Woodhall set out upon his journey.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
held dear
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/
third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The morning was bright and smiling when Ralph Woodhall set out upon his journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
a human being
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
Ralph
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From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
express in words
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The morning was bright and smiling when Ralph Woodhall set out upon his journey.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The morning was bright and smiling when Ralph Woodhall set out upon his journey.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
a special situation
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon; happy is the dead that the rain rains upon," is an old proverb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It is curious how much there is in association, and how a sort of latent, diffusible superstition mingles with all associations, especially those connected with the weather.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
at the time that
From this reading The morning was bright and smiling when Ralph Woodhall set out upon his journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
which person or people
From this reading The day is said to "frown" upon an enterprise; and who is there that, undertaking any thing in which great interests are involved, sees a gloomy and menacing sky over his head, and does not thence draw evil auguries?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
Woodhall
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From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
but in spite of that
From this reading Happily for Ralph Woodhall, the morning was bright and beautiful: I say happily, because, although as far as his own person was concerned, he would have little cared had the rain poured down as it has never poured since the days of Noah, yet the sparkling brilliancy of the morning cheered his spirits, and lightened the weight of parting with those he loved.
