aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
fearless and daring
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
deem to be
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
one or the other of two
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
set up or found
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
depressingly dark
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
O'Mahony
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From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
pale-blue
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From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
the season of growth
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
make square
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His plan of campaign had rested upon two bold strategic actions.
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 The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
at the time that
From this reading When Bernard O’Mahony found himself outside the convent gateway, he paused to consider matters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
a Caucasian
From this reading The warm spring sunlight so broadly enveloped the square in which he stood, the shining white cottages and gray old walls behind him and the harbor and pale-blue placid bay beyond, in its grateful radiance, that it was not in nature to think gloomy thoughts.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet as he stopped short, looked about him, and even took off his hat to the better ponder the situation, he saw that it was even more complicated than he had thought.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And nothing in the young man’s own nature tended that way, either.
