used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
endlessnessnoun
the property of being (or seeming to be) without end
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
at any time
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
gallops
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From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
become covered with mist
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
one's
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From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
riotouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Not alone the passenger, but the seasoned captain of the boat stands musing and motionless, gazing upon the scene.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Romance lies along the lower river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
unencompassed
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From this reading In his mind he could carry the form and the rugged grandeur of a mountain; upon a crag he could hang his recollection, but this flat endlessness is ever an unencompassed mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The land falls away and we look down upon fields bounded by distant mist, and beyond that dim line one's fancy gallops riotously.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A steamboat ride to New Orleans will never lose its novelty.
