Chapter XX · Near the Summit of Mt. Gabriel

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

conspicuously new

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

along or following a coast

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

a long fixed look

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

in an idle manner

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

engage in

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

attach to a support

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a large indefinite number

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

in name only

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

above and across; more than

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

only a very short time before

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

continuously varying

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

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

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “thatch” — hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading Such of these as stood inland he did not observe a second time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

three times

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The young man had completed four-fifths of the ascent of Mount Gabriel, from the Dunmanus side, and sat now on a moss-capped boulder, nominally meditating upon the splendors of the panorama spread out before him, but in truth thinking deeply of other things.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

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

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

in or at the place that

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

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

From this reading He had not brought a gun, this time, but had in his hand a small, brand-new hammer, with which, from time to time, to point the shifting phases of his reverie, he idly tapped the upturned sole of the foot resting on his knee.

a Caucasian

From this reading From this coign of vantage he could make out the white walls and thatches of at least a dozen hamlets, scattered over the space of thrice as many miles.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A vast sunlit landscape under a smiling April sky--a landscape beyond the uses of mere painters with their tubes and brushes and camp-stools, where leagues of mountain ranges melted away into the shimmering haze of distance, and where the myriad armlets of the blue Atlantic in view, winding themselves about their lovers, the headlands, and placidly nursing their children, the islands, marked as on a map the coastwise journeys of a month--stretched itself out before the gaze of young Bernard O’Mahony, of Houghton County, Michigan--and was scarcely thanked for its pains.