223
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From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
BatonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
BayousnounUS /ˈbaɪuːz/
plural of “bayou” — a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
Fourche
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From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
Manchac
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From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
piazzas
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From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
Plaquemine
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From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
porticos
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From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The principal of them are Manchac, Plaquemine, and De la Fourche.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this part of the country there are many Bayous, which I have not mentioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
in the direction of
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
precisely as stated
From this reading The river below Baton Rouge is very spacious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
belonging to which person
From this reading Their {223} appearance, together with the expansive and serene aspect of the river, the mild azure of the heavens, the silver moon, rising in the majesty of meekness, and the almost celestial music, which proceeds from the gently gliding boats, remind one of primeval innocence, and point the heart to that Being, in whose smile is everlasting life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here, towards evening, the piazzas and porticos of the dwelling houses are filled with ladies.
