used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
anew
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
terminate
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
hollowedverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊd/
past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
melancholy-looking
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From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
on the contrary
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the season of growth
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could appear more dreary and hopeless than the aspect of the scene before their eyes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I know few things more desolate in appearance than one of these Dutch landscapes late in the autumn or early in the spring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
in or at the place that
From this reading The general face of the country for some miles to the westward was completely flat, rather hollowed out than otherwise, looking much like a Dutch landscape, where a wide tract of country, rescued from the sea, continually forces upon the mind of the spectator the impression that at any time the sea may break in again and recover its own.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The sun set slowly, and somewhat dimly too over a wide, extensive, melancholy-looking plain in the west of England.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Two persons gazed over the wide expanse from the windows of a tolerably comfortable farmhouse situated on the first slope of a rising ground to the eastward.
