used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
how long something has existed
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading B. Disraeli, "Coningsby."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
Coningsby
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From this reading B. Disraeli, "Coningsby."
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
DisraelinounUS /dɪzˈreɪli/
British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881)
From this reading B. Disraeli, "Coningsby."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
INTERCESSIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading MAURICE'S INTERCESSION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
laburnumnoun
flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
MAURICE'S
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From this reading MAURICE'S INTERCESSION.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
by chance
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
Romer
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From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
not in physical motion
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
WalpolenounUS /ˈwɔːlpoʊl/
English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Two or three days later the east wind was still blowing, and the chilled sunshine still feebly shining down upon the nipped lilac and laburnum blossoms.
but in spite of that
From this reading The garden at Walpole Lodge was shorn of half its customary beauty, yet to Helen Romer, pacing slowly up and down its gravel walks, it had never possibly presented a fairer appearance.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
