used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
Brion
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From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
Clerivault
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From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
Clerivault's
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From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
a state at a particular time
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
daggs
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From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
at any time
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
Holne
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From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
immediately past
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
logging-stone
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From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
loveliest
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From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
not one, and not any
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
pedanticallyadverb
in a pedantic manner
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
reconcilement
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From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
in the near future
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
tors
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From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He and Clerivault, his constant companion, were for ever on foot or on horseback, galloping over the moors, penetrating to town or village, or scrambling over rock and fell in search, pedantically, of the picturesque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading They climbed the great tors, and swung the famous logging-stone; they explored the loveliest ravines, and overhung, from the rocky salient guarding Holne Chase, the waters of one of the fairest rivers in England.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
accept gladly
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And indeed, what with vigorous exercise, health, a mighty appetite and fine weather, Brion was soon in the mind to welcome solitude, though in a desolate mansion, as a condition as admirable as any which could have befallen him.
wheel-locks
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From this reading They fished--with small success, and shot--with none, at fowl of sorts, using for the latter purpose Clerivault’s pistols, which were short Italian ‘daggs,’ so called, heavy weapons with wheel-locks, and the last to prove effective against nimble game.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Days passed, and largely in the glamour of those expeditions which were to breed in the boy something more than a reconcilement with his destiny.
