used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
ANDREA
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From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
foamed
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From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
the state of being honored
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
Jajce
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From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
engage in
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
minaretsnounUS /ˌmɪnərˈets/
plural of “minaret” — slender tower with balconies
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
rills
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From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
signornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
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 Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
the season of growth
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
unrelentingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈlentɪŋ/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
at the time that
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then we shall see the minarets of the city rising up like silver towers above the fresh waters of the river; then will the thunder of her cascade make music for our ears.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading She will win a victory over our affections; we shall hold her in perpetual honour.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And when that day shall come, let it be a day neither of dreadful summer nor of unrelenting winter; a day when the hills are sweet with the air of spring; when the rills run down foamed with golden light; when the grass of the woods is carpeted with the year’s first flowers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANDREA BEARS WITNESS “You have told me, signor, that you know neither Jajce nor her mountains.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May it be my privilege, if you are of a mind to see the wonders of this incomparable land, to be your companion in the venture!
