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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerfulnay, intensely happy.
The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.
It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.
The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.
But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerfulnay, intensely happy.
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The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.
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It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.
/ɪt wɑːz ə ˈsplendɪd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ənd aɪ went aʊt tuː ˌenˈdʒɔɪ ɪt ɪn ə ˈkwaɪət ˈræmbəl ɪn ˈkʌmpəniː wɪð maɪ oʊn ˈblɪsfəl θɔːts/
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The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.
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But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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aunt's noun US /ænts/

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

blissful adjective US /ˈblɪsfəl/

completely happy and contented

From this reading “It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.”

hymns noun US /hɪmz/

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading “The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.”

intruder noun US /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading “But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.”

musings noun US /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading “But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.”

overflowed verb US /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading “The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.”

ramble verb US /ˈræmbəl/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading “It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.”

unwelcome adjective US /ənˈwelkəm/

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading “But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.”

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24th

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From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

aunt'snounUS /ænts/

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/

completely happy and contented

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

breezenounUS /briːz/

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

castverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

cloudverbUS /klaʊd/

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

dewnounUS /duː/

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/

having the place or position changed

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

effulgencenoun

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

gossamers

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

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

grassverbUS /ɡræs/

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

heavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

hopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

Huntingdon

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

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/

discontinued temporarily

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

nayexclamationUS /neɪ/

an old word for “no”

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/

flowing profusely

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

praisenounUS /preɪz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

red-breast

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

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

requited

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

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/

a state of social isolation

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading September 24th.—In the morning I rose, light and cheerful—nay, intensely happy.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

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

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The hovering cloud cast over me by my aunt’s views, and by the fear of not obtaining her consent, was lost in the bright effulgence of my own hopes, and the too delightful consciousness of requited love.

wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The dew was on the grass, and ten thousand gossamers were waving in the breeze; the happy red-breast was pouring out its little soul in song, and my heart overflowed with silent hymns of gratitude and praise to heaven.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a splendid morning; and I went out to enjoy it, in a quiet ramble, in company with my own blissful thoughts.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But I had not wandered far before my solitude was interrupted by the only person that could have disturbed my musings, at that moment, without being looked upon as an unwelcome intruder: Mr. Huntingdon came suddenly upon me.

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