Chapter IX

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

feel admiration for

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

how long something has existed

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

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

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

for the reason that

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

dearly loved

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

suitable to your needs

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

provide entertainment for

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

put to death as punishment

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

a long fixed look

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

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

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Worthy_ to _Myra_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

flowing profusely

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

a predisposition in favor of something

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

one who lives in solitude

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

nobility in thought or feeling or style

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading _Worthy_ to _Myra_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

precisely as stated

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

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

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

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

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading _Belleview._ A PEACEFUL, recluse life, is suited to my temper—there is something in the soft breath of Nature—in the delicacy of smiling meadows and cultivated fields—in the sublimity of an aged wood—of broken ROCKS—of rivers pouring along their lucid waves, to which the heart always gives a ready reception—there is something within us congenial to these scenes; they impress the mind with ideas similar to what we feel in beholding one whom we tenderly esteem.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I ACKNOWLEDGE I have often gazed upon it (as Mrs. _Holmes_ terms it) but did not recollect it to be a piece of your work.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The piece of embroidery which she worked at an early age, and which ornaments the Temple, I have seen you gaze upon several times—you seem to trace perfection in every part of it, because it was executed by the hand of _Myra_.”

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

From this reading _Worthy_ to _Myra_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I WAS making this observation to Mrs. _Holmes_, and she told me I was in love—“These are the very scenes,” said she, “which your beloved _Myra_ used to praise and admire, and for which you, by a secret sympathy, entertain the same predilection.