used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
put or send forth
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
an old word for “before”
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
divisible by two
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
Francesca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
coins made of gold
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
high-steppingadjective
having or moving with a high step
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
and nothing more
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
the act of departing
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
not any; not one
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
prancers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
only a very short time before
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
having come into contact
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
westering
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From this reading The leaves and grass just stirred in the breeze, making a slight, musical murmur, and across them fell long shadows cast by the westering sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "_Spirits are not finely touched But to fine issues._" SHAKESPEARE Surrey was to depart for his command on Monday night, and as there were various matters which demanded his attention in town ere leaving, he drove Francesca to the city on the preceding Sunday,--a soft clear summer evening, full of pleasant sights and sounds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Above them, the blue of the sky never before seemed so deep and tender, while in it floated fleecy clouds of delicate amber, rose, and gold, like gossamer robes of happy spirits invisible to human eyes.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They scarcely spoke as, hand in hand, they sat drinking in the scene whilst the old gray, for they wished no high-stepping prancers for this ride, jogged on the even tenor of his way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A sentiment so sweet and pleasurable as to be tinged with pain, took possession of these young, susceptible souls, as the influences of the time closed about them.
