used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
(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 Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
Betty
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From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
childhood's
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From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
greatly pleased
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
held dear
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
pantverbUS /pænt/
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
having a supporting base
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
male cat
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARSON TOM INTERFERES It was nearly five o'clock and the table was set for tea.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
which person or people
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Betty was standing at the window staring thoughtfully out upon the valley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She loved the valley with a deep affection.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Unlike most people, who tire of their childhood's surroundings and pant for fresh sights, fresh fields in which to expand their thoughts and feelings, she clung to the valley with all an artist's love for the beautiful, and a strength inspired by the loyal affection of a simple woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ordinarily her contemplation would have been one of delighted interest, for the scene was her favorite view of the valley, where every feature of it, the village, the mill, the river, assumed its most picturesque aspect.
