used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
alighting
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From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
Alteroni's
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From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
by-road
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From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
divisible by two
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
exhilaratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
made joyful
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
and nothing more
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LOVERS.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
Markham
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From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
with speed
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
Richard
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From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
in the near future
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVERS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Such was the feeling that animated Richard Markham, as, after alighting from a public vehicle at Richmond, he proceeded rapidly along a by-road that led through the fields at the back of Count Alteroni's mansion.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On such a morning we walk abroad with a consciousness that the exercise benefits us: we feel the blood acquiring a more rapid circulation in our veins; we soon experience a pleasant glow pervading the frame; our spirits become exhilarated; and we learn that even Winter has its peculiar charms.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one of those winter mornings when the soil is as hard as iron, but on which the sun shines with gay light if not with genial heat.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The morning, which succeeded the night that witnessed the incidents just detailed, was clear, frosty, and fine.
