Chapter IX

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

later than; following

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

aroused to action

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

aroused or activated

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading We stared at the donkey in a kind of bewilderment.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

(music) a gradual increase in loudness

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

(music) a gradual decrease in loudness

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

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

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We stared at the donkey in a kind of bewilderment.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

go away from a place

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

engage in

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

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From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

above and across; more than

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

a light shade of red

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

make short successive sounds

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

moving slowly

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

having a supporting base

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading We stared at the donkey in a kind of bewilderment.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

the rays of the sun

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

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

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

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

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading The clatter of the mowing-machine grew louder, and the smell of the cut grass came in at the window, blending sweetly with the strong language of the gardener to his underling, as the machine was steered in its difficult course among the flower beds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

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

From this reading The sound of the mowing-machine awakened us early on the morning that we were to leave Renvyle House Hotel.

at the time that

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

which person or people

From this reading When we leaned out across the broad window sill, the business was almost finished, and the panniers of a donkey, who was standing on the gravel walk with his head drooped between his forelegs, in a half-doze were spilling over with the short green grass, and the chopped-off heads of the daisies.

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 To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To and fro the rattle came, with a measured crescendo and diminuendo that slowly aroused our sleepy minds to the consciousness that the tennis ground was being mown, and that it was Monday, and that--this finally, after sluggish eyes had become aware of pink roses swaying in sunshine in and out of the open window--another fine day had been bestowed upon us whereon to make our journey.