used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
(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 “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
BlowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
Bonnibelle
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From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
braidverbUS /breɪd/
make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
Cecil
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From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
finger-tips
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From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
absolutely essential
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
and nothing more
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
any competition
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
ringlets
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From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
river-breeze
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From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
superlativelyadverb
to a superlative degree
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
Sylvia
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From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
wafts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
at the time that
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Altogether, it is a bit of the most genuine pleasure, which ends only when it is necessary to check their impetuous course at a steep descent around one of the limestone cliffs which begin here.
which person or people
From this reading To be mounted on a good horse, to have a pleasant companion who is equally fortunate, and a good stretch of road before one—there is nothing in the whole list of physical enjoyments so absolutely exhilarating and delightful.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who are aware of this will not be surprised that Sylvia gives little thought to the disconsolate escort and forsaken party whom she has left behind, as Cecil and Bonnibelle press eagerly forward at a sweeping canter.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The morning is superlatively fresh and fair, the sunlight is bright without oppressive heat, the river-breeze wafts the soft hair back from her face, the hedges and wayside fences, overhung with clematis, flit past, the horses keep pace admirably and enjoy the race as much as—or more than— their riders.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “As she fled fast through sun and shade, The happy winds upon her played, Blowing the ringlets from the braid; She looked so lovely as she swayed The rain with dainty finger-tips, A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this, To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”
