Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

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

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It began at the breakfast-table.

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From this reading It began at the breakfast-table.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

wet with dew

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

set up or found

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

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

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

a woman host

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

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

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It began at the breakfast-table.

and nothing more

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

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

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

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From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

move upward

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

filled with shade

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

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

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

a person, without saying who

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

carry out

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

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

From this reading It began at the breakfast-table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

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

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

of the highest quality

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

not seen or perceived

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

green foliage

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

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

From this reading There was a morning of longings at Milford Castle: something--somebody--was evidently expected.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

at the time that

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

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

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

belonging to which person

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Lady Anne was down first, but Maria had been up earliest; and when she at length entered the cheerful little room, she found her fair hostess gazing thoughtfully out of the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A heavy dew had fallen during the night, and it was lying filmy and bright upon the lawns and slopes of the park, like the misty radiance with which fancy invests the unseen things of life.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Was it at that dewy silvering Lady Anne was gazing so intently? or at that deep shadowy wood, the tops of whose ancient trees were just seen above the rise, the road dipping down into them as if to take a bath in their cool verdure?