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From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
1916.06.01
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From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
a line of approach
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
cosilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
one or the other of two
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
a state of high honor
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
ImpressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
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 It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
many-colored
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From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
MENTORnounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
nestlesnounUS /ˈnesəlz/
plural of “nestle” — a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
nurtureverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
help develop, help grow
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
having a point
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
Stratford
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From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
Stratford-upon-Avonnoun
a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
confined on all sides
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
Warwickshire
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From this reading Situated in the heart of beautiful Warwickshire, it nestles cosily in an atmosphere of tranquil loveliness, and it is surrounded by everything that gentle rural scenery can provide to soothe the mind and to nurture contentment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MENTOR 1916.06.01, No. 108, Shakespeare’s Country Stratford Impressions It is the everlasting glory of Stratford-upon-Avon that it was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
wherein
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From this reading The golden glory of the setting sun burns on the gray spire of Stratford church, and on the ancient graveyard below,--wherein the mossy stones lean this way and that, in sweet and orderly confusion,--and on the peaceful avenue of limes, and on the burnished water of silver Avon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
windings
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From this reading It stands upon a plain, almost in the center of England, through which, between low green hills that roll away on either side, the Avon flows, in many capricious windings, to the Severn, and so to the sea.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The tall, pointed, many-colored windows of the church glint in the evening light.
