used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
aflareadjective
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
anew
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
Baynell
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From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
choiceradjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsər/
comparative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
foot-hills
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From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a quick look
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
having a supporting base
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
move an implement through
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
summer-like
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From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baynell, himself, reached the same conclusion the next evening, but by an altogether different process of reasoning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had noticed the unusual stir among the "ladies" early in the afternoon and a sort of festival aspect that the old house was taking on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
in or at the place that
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The parlors were opened and a glow of sunshine illumined the windows and showed the grove from a new aspect--the choicer view where the slope was steep.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The river rounded the point of woods, and there was a great stretch of cliffs opposite; beyond were woods again, reaching to the foot-hills that clustered about the base of the distant mountains bounding the prospect.
zephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The glimpse seen through the rooms was like a great painting in intense, clear, fine colors, and he paused for a moment to glance at it as he passed down the hall, for all the doors were standing broadly aflare and all the windows were open to the summer-like zephyr that played through the house.
