Chapter IV

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

a farewell remark

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

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From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

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

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

the human act of creating

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

dearly loved

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

give expression to

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

in a joyous manner

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a single distinct event

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

immediately past

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

mix together different elements

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a form of address for a man

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

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

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

many times at short intervals

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here, too, I last beheld one of the fairest of nature's creation----."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

above and across; more than

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

a country person

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

only a very short time before

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

get by special effort

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

term of address for a man

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

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From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

in the direction of

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

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

From this reading By pleasant journeys, Sir Henry and his friends proceeded toward the seat of Mr. Talton, which, as he had informed the Captain, adjoined to the Corbet estate.--On approaching the Parsonage, Edward, who was conversing with his father, checked the pace of his horse, and, pointing it out to his observation, said,--"I can scarcely, my dear Sir, express the pleasure I feel in this return to the scenes of my earlier days.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

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

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

which person or people

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading How often have I trodden the spot we are now passing, and plucked the wild heath from its native soil--gayly carolling as the lark soaring over our heads, unconscious of evil, and a stranger to sorrow!

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Here, too, the worthy Blond, and my generous uncle, would often join Sir Henry and myself, in our boyish amusements; and whilst we inhaled health from the mountain breeze, would, from each object and incident, mix instruction with our pastime.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading A few days after the marriage, they bade adieu to the humble roof, which had so many months afforded them a secure asylum; presenting the stock on the farm, and the furniture, to the peasant, who, with his wife, had proved themselves zealous and faithful servants.