used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
having companions or an escort
From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
(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 The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
Avoca
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
Avonmore
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
Barney
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From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
the act of departing
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
Glendalough
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
Kevin's
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
Moira
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From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
a course of conduct
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
St
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
precisely as stated
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
in or at the place that
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
Wicklow
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From this reading I had seen the "sweet Vale of Avoca" and Avonmore, and Glendalough, with its seven ruined churches; and St. Kevin's Bed, and all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
Winifred
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From this reading On most of these expeditions I had been accompanied by Winifred, with Barney and Moira.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time fixed for our departure was drawing all too near; for the summer had been a delightful one, with much of fine weather and almost constant sunshine--rare in that land where Nature's tear is always very near her smile.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I had visited the Devil's Glen, with its wondrous falls, its turbulent streams, its mountain heights, reached by a path of tangled bloom.
