Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

(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 From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

eagerly desirous

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

lacking funds

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

give encouragement to

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

clothing in general

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the first light of day

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

characterized by great determination

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

to or in any or all places

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the organ of sight

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

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

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

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

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

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

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

ten 10s

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

great merriment

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

become covered with mist

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

throughout a period of time

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

above and across; more than

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

cause to become

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

nonexistent

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

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

From this reading On the previous evening angry clouds had attended the sun to his couch of rest; the distant thunder-boom had made many a bosom quail for the next day, and many an anxious eye had peeped forth in the early dawning half expecting to see the rain falling fast; they were agreeably surprised to find not a cloud obscured the sky, and a mist that hung o'er hill, woodland, and river betokened a fine, hot, if not sultry day was beginning.

at the time that

From this reading When he gave a pleasure, he always liked to do it in style, and was determined nothing should be wanting to render the amusement of the day perfect.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading From an early hour all was bustle and excitement at the Towers; the Earl presided over the busy servants packing hampers of good things, and wines of the choicest flavour, and himself superintended everything, being here, there, and everywhere, and seeming to have a hundred pair of hands.

greatly desired

From this reading Summer gilds the smiling day, Summer clothes the tufted spray, Earth is green and heaven is gay, Wherefore should we not be jolly?"--_Heber._ The morning of the wished-for picnic day broke with a brilliance far exceeding the most sanguine expectation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading "Here is friendship,--mirth is here, Woodland music,--woodland cheer, And, with hope and blended fear, Here is love's delightful folly.