Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

(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 _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

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

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

cause to be bored

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

without light

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

intense or sharp

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

the organ of sight

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

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

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

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From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

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

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

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From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

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 _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

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From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

impressive in appearance

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

on one occasion

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

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From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

flowing profusely

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

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

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading And on his finger one had blood; the other's finger shook.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

the season of growth

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

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From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

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

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

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

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE DAY: NOON There stood two men and they did point their fingers at that house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

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

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

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

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading _Luteplayer's Song._ Broken lengths of wall, a crumbling indication of the spring of once exquisite arches, windows gaping darkly like the eye sockets of a skull--this was all that was left of the old priory of Pulwick, whilom proud seat of clerical power and learning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading But the image of decay was robbed of all melancholy by the luxuriance of climbing vegetation, by the living screen of noble firs and larches arranged in serried ranks upon the slopes immediately behind it, with here and there a rugged sentinel within the ruinous yards and rooms themselves; by wild bushes of juniper and gorse and brambles.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And, with the bright noon sun pouring down upon the worn red sandstone, and gilding the delicate tassels of the larches' green needles; with the light of young love, spreading glamour upon every leaf and stone, in the eyes of the lovers, the scene, witness of so many sweet meetings, bore that day a beautiful and home-like aspect.