Chapter XIV

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

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From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

having companions or an escort

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

feel admiration for

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

attractiveness

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

an inhabitant of Arcadia

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

excessively forward

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

fearless and daring

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a light shade of blue

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the act of closing something

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

not accessible to view

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

consisting of two or more associated entities

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

with elaboration

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

enclose with a fence

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

able to flex; able to bend easily

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

enhance by contrast

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

having frets

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

prudent

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

a high place

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

plural of “holly” — any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

emit long loud cries

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

moving easily and quickly; nimble

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the middle of the day

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

throughout a period of time

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a course of conduct

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

lasting three seasons or more

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

having pillars

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

give an incentive for action

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

restored to a new condition

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

witty remark

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

filled with shade

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

impressive in appearance

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Like image of solemnity, conjoined With feminine allurement soft and fair, 460 The mansion's self displayed;--a reverend pile With bold projections and recesses deep; Shadowy, yet gay and lightsome as it stood Fronting the noontide sun.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

with great urgency

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

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

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

at the time that

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

belonging to which person

From this reading 440 --We followed, taking as he led, a path Along a hedge of hollies dark and tall,[787][KG] Whose flexile boughs low bending with a weight[788] Of leafy spray, concealed the stems and roots That gave them nourishment.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This ardent[782] sally pleased the mild good Man, To whom the appeal couched in its[783] closing words 435 Was pointedly addressed; and to the thoughts That,[784] in assent or opposition, rose Within his mind, he seemed prepared to give Prompt utterance; but the Vicar interposed[785] With invitation urgently[786] renewed.

but in spite of that

From this reading When frosty winds 445 Howl from the north, what kindly warmth, methought, Is here--how grateful this impervious screen![789] --Not shaped by simple wearing of the foot On rural business passing to and fro Was the commodious walk: a careful hand 450 Had marked the line, and strewn its[790] surface o'er With pure cerulean gravel,[KH] from the heights Fetched by a[791] neighbouring brook.--Across the vale The stately fence accompanied our steps; And thus the pathway, by perennial green 455 Guarded and graced, seemed fashioned to unite, As by a beautiful yet solemn chain, The Pastor's mansion with the house of prayer.

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 We paused to admire The pillared porch, elaborately embossed; 465 The low wide windows with their mullions old; The cornice, richly fretted, of grey stone; And that smooth slope from which the dwelling rose, By beds and banks Arcadian of gay flowers And flowering shrubs, protected and adorned: 470 Profusion bright! and every flower assuming A more than natural vividness of hue, From unaffected contrast with the gloom Of sober cypress, and the darker foil Of yew, in which survived some traces, here 475 Not unbecoming, of grotesque device And uncouth fancy.