from one side of something to the other
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
(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 There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
react verbally
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
divisible by two
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
the literary culture
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
MILLICENT
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From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
attach to a support
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
Nasmyth's
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From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
OlympiansnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiənz/
plural of “olympian” — an athlete who participates in the Olympic games
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
possessing sweep
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sight of them affected him curiously, and leaning back in his chair he glanced round the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lisle was sitting in the hotel lounge after dinner when three English letters were handed to him.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
at the time that
From this reading MILLICENT SUMMONS HER GUIDE Lisle was living luxuriously in Victoria when Nasmyth's answer reached him by mail.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
a Caucasian
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Though it was still winter among the ranges of the North, the seaboard city had been bathed in clear sunshine and swept by mild west winds during the past few days, and after the bitter frost and driving snow Lisle rejoiced in the genial warmth and brightness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are few more finely situated cities than Victoria, with its views across the strait of the white heights of Mount Baker and the Olympians on the American shore, even in the Pacific Province where the environment of all is beautiful.
