used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
creepers
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From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
at any time
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
isletsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪts/
plural of “islet” — a small island
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
the local environment
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
with speed
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
riversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
try to get or reach
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
soonts
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From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
summer-houses
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From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
tamarinds
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From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "To this pleasing tableau succeeds very quickly a most picturesque sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On either bank innumerable aquatic plants and tropical creepers float in the stream, or, springing up from the shore, seek shelter under the tamarinds, soonts, and palms.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The rounded roofs of the riverside villages recall to our minds the summer-houses of an English garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
at the time that
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Nile, for a considerable distance, is interspersed with a number of islets (called in these parts the ninety-nine islands) which may be very easily mistaken for clumps of verdure and flowers.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "When I awoke my eyes were greeted by the most charming, peaceful scene it has ever fallen to my lot to witness.
