Chapter I

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

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

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

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

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From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

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From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

in an unqualified manner

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

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From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

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

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

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From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

held dear

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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 Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

with speed

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

term of address for a man

From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

be seated

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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From this reading There was the scene of her infancy, and there she had parted from her kind companion and friend, Sir John Spottiswoode.

not in physical motion

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

confined on all sides

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

without emotional agitation

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

with unreduced energy

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Often did the forms of Anna Maria and Isabel appear before her, as she lingered upon the mountain-tops which overhung the lake, and watched the golden sun sink below the horizon.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

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From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

in or at the place that

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

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

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The waters of Lochleven flowed at the foot of its undulating grounds, and the mountains of Glencoe terminated the grandly-beautiful and distant prospect which Christobelle gazed upon with untired delight, from the different points where she loved to sit in meditation, or employed herself in painting its glowing and ever-changing tints.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Often did the woods and smiling lands of Wetheral appear to her mental view; and though its scenery, so flatly tame, sank into insignificance before the cloud-capped Cona, and the hills of many names which surrounded the rich and beautiful Lochleven--still, _there_ was the remembrance of her first attachments; there were the forms she loved, and the hearts which loved her, fondly.

a late time of life

From this reading Four years passed rapidly and tranquilly at Fairlee.