Chapter III

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

arousing affect

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I don't agree with them!

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

achieved or reached

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

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From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

plural of “deformity” — an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

in another and different manner

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

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From this reading I don't agree with them!

increase

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

apart from; not including

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

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

From this reading I don't agree with them!

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

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

a single distinct event

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

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From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

a firm rebuke

From this reading [Sidenote: MONITION.]

the light of the Moon

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

not any; not one

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

any competition

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

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From this reading [Sidenote: MONITION.]

term of address for a man

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I don't agree with them!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

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

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

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From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

which person or people

From this reading Some harmless individuals who desiderate the reputation of a taste for the romantic, and fancy that such reputation is to be attained by affecting to think differently from the ordinary race of observers, maintain that this lake and the circumjacent landscape, like the ruins of Melrose, as described (unseen, except by daylight) by Sir Walter Scott, are seen to most advantage by moonlight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I don't agree with them!

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

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From this reading DAYLIGHT VERSUS MOONLIGHT—POSSIBLE RESULTS OF MOONLIGHT LAKING OR LOVE-MAKING—CONISTONE HALL—“THE HALL CLIPPING”—VALE OF YEWDALE—YEWDALE CRAGS—OLD YEW TREE—RAVEN CRAG—HUNTING INCIDENT.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The beauties around you are so numerous, so diversified, such perfect realities, and the deformities or defects in the scenery are so few and so minute, that no softening or shadowing is required to enhance a reasonable man’s enjoyment of the loveliness of Conistone.