used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRACKED AT LAST.
BARRETT
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From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
boarding-house
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From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
one or the other of two
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
at any time
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
Ferrers
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From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
horizonsnounUS /hərˈaɪzənz/
plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
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 This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
immediately past
From this reading TRACKED AT LAST.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
held dear
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
Raby
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From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
try to get or reach
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
TRACKEDadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading TRACKED AT LAST.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading It was at the close of a lovely September day that Raby Ferrers sat alone in the piazza of a large fashionable boarding-house in W----.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
watering-place
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From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
which person or people
From this reading This favorite American watering-place was, as usual, thronged by visitors, who came either to seek relief for various ailments from the far-famed hot springs, or to enjoy the salubrious air and splendid scenery that made W---- so notorious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it was granted me To know that he loved me to the depth and height Of such large natures; ever competent, With grand horizons by the sea or land, To love's grand sunrise.
