used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
Barmouth
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From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
crescent-shapedadjective
resembling the new moon in shape
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
the act of departing
From this reading I was going home!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was going home!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was going home!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
a particular point in time
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
cut with a saw
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
From this reading When I entered the house, and saw mother in her old place, her surroundings unaltered, I suffered a disappointment.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was going home!
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
at the time that
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt averse to the change from the narrow ways of Barmouth, which, for the moment, I regretted.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When we rode over the brow of the hill within a mile of Surrey, and I saw the crescent-shaped village, and the tall chimneys of our house on its outer edge, instead of my heart leaping for joy, as I had expected, a sudden indifference filled it.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I had not had the power of transferring the atmosphere of my year's misery to Surrey.
