Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

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

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

fearless and daring

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

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From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

for the most part

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

apart from; not including

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

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

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

past form of “intermix” — combine into one

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

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From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

quiet and tranquil

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

not in physical motion

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

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From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

confined on all sides

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

possessing sweep

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

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

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

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

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

without interruption

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

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

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

possessive form of “water” — 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 Meantime unnumbered glittering streamlets play’d, And hurled everywhere their water’s sheen, That, as they bicker’d through the sunny glade, Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made.

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

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

at the time that

From this reading THOMSON When Emily, in the morning, opened her casement, she was surprised to observe the beauties, that surrounded it.

in or at the place that

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.

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

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The cottage was nearly embowered in the woods, which were chiefly of chesnut intermixed with some cypress, larch and sycamore.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading Beneath the dark and spreading branches appeared to the north and to the east the woody Apennines, rising in majestic amphitheatre, not black with pines, as she had been accustomed to see them, but their loftiest summits crowned with ancient forests of chesnut, oak, and oriental plane, now animated with the rich tints of autumn, and which swept downward to the valley uninterruptedly, except where some bold rocky promontory looked out from among the foliage, and caught the passing gleam.

but in spite of that

From this reading Was nought around but images of rest, Sleep-soothing groves and quiet lawns between, And flowery beds that slumbrous influence kept, From poppies breath’d, and banks of pleasant green, Where never yet was creeping creature seen.